One natural way to dislodge aphids is with a strong stream of water sprayed onto the pests feeding among the hibiscus shoots. By The Plant Doctor PUBLISHED: September 26, 2020 at 8:00 AM EDT ...

There is a reason hibiscus plants are so popular: they are exotic, beautiful, and colorful. Follow these tips to care for ...

You typically find aphids in clusters on the undersides of the foliage, close to the tops of the stems, and/or on and around the flower buds. $2 for 6 months SUBSCRIBE NOW Read Today's Paper ...

Q: I have two hibiscus bushes in my back yard. They have been doing well for several years. This year, however, they have been attacked by the tiny little caterpillar. It just leaves the leaf veins.

Aphids on crape myrtles, citrus falling off trees and fuzz on hibiscus: Dan Gill explains how to treat them ... The aphids feed on sap and excrete tiny droplets of a sugary liquid, honeydew.

A: Hibiscus plants can be plagued by several insects — whitefly, aphids and mealybugs — all of which suck sap out of the foliage and can give off a sticky honeydew.

Never use malathion on hibiscus. Strong, dry winds can burn leaves, but they will recover. Potential problems. Aphids/ants. Aphids (green, black or brown) are soft-bodied sucking insects that can ...

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Aphid feeding normally does not severely damage plants but makes them look bad. (Courtesy Tom MacCubbin) Q. My hibiscus in a large pot gets a few flimsy limbs and is declining rapidly.