Quote Originally Posted by Rusty Trichome
Most commercial potting mixes are fine without all of that extra work, and in my opinion bugs have more to do with local vendors and thier handling of the pallets of soil, than the carelessness of the maker. And the handling by the gardener after purchase should be thrown-in too, I guess.

IMHO, not worth getting anal about till there's an issue.
Most commercial potting mixes SUCK if bought in the region I live in.they hold moisture way to long and drain poorly.quite often the PH is to low.and yes the bugs are most likely local but bugs is bugs and it is always better to deal with them and any soil issues BEFORE planting not after.if messing with your dirt until its prefect and fighting bugs is to much work for you maybe farming is not your cup of tea