Reputable pet transporters can organize every aspect of moving your pet from beginning to end. "Pet transporters can help you with many issues, such as: •
"When moving a pet, don't forget to confirm rules and regulations with your pet transporter so that you can purchase any pet products that may be needed."
You should prune your house plants two or three weeks before you move. "This way you ensure leaves are not damaged during transportation and also promote new growth to the plant. Note it is not advisable to prune cacti or succulents. Consult a plant book or a florist for instructions."
A week before you move you should treat your plant for pests. "Place your plant in a black plastic bag. In the same bag place a bug/pest strip, conventional flea collar or bug powder. Then close the bag and place in a cool area overnight. This will kill any pests on the plant or in the soil."
"When you prepare your plants for move place them in cardboard boxes and clearly label ""DO NOT LOAD"" so they won't mistakenly be taken on the moving van." Cushion the leaves with wet paper towel and place a final layer of wet paper towel on top to keep them moist. Before loading into your car close the boxes and punch air holes in the top.
The plants should be unpacked as soon as possible after arrival. "To avoid breaking the stems, remove plants through the bottom of the box. Initially, do not expose the plants to large amounts of light. Allow them to gradually become accustomed to more illumination."
If you plan to move your house plants call your local U.S. Department of Agriculture to check on regulations if moving from one state to another. Many states have restrictions on certain kinds of plants to prevent importing bugs or pests that can destroy valuable cash crops in that state.
Water your plants the evening before the day the plants are to be transported. "Remember, if you are moving during the winter months water in the root system may freeze during transport. During warm weather, plants with an abundance of water in the root systems may develop fungus."
