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Zone Orlando | Anonymous added on May 21, 2018 | Answered

How to safely repel insects from eating flower buds JUST as they are about to open!. ARUGH!

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Downtoearthdigs
Answered on May 21, 2018

This could be Thrips, Scale, Mealybug or Whitefly.

Neem Oil is good treatment for most common pests. Neem Oil is organic and safe for people, pets and Bees!

Here are some links with more information.

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/hibiscus/hibiscus-sticky-leaves.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/neem-oil-uses.htm

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