Braided Tropical Hibiscus

Question

Our condo bought two of these 3 ft Braided Hibiscus tree plants for outdoors. Though we have had a year of abundant flowering, some pests continue to cause problems. It looks like a mite or tiny black ants. We tried the dawn solution and that helped for a time. Now buds are smaller or do not open just fall off. We have no landscapers.

Answer 1

Neem Oil is a good treatment for insects on your Hibiscus.
Here is a couple of links with more information.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/neem-oil-uses.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/hibiscus/hibiscus-sticky-leaves.htm