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Gardening Know How Questions & Answers - https://questions.gardeningknowhow.comLeaves are being eaten on hibiscus. Also, some cottony looking web on some leaves. What is a good all-purpose spray for hibiscus?
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1 Comment To "Hibiscus"
#1 Comment By Downtoearthdigs On 09/08/2015 @ 5:51 pm
It sounds like you have either mealybugs or possibly scales, which are closely related to mealybugs. The insect forms a cottony mass on the lower sides of branches. These are usually controlled with horticultural oil sprays. Neem oil is also effective. Here is more iinformation: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/problems/pests/neem-oil-uses.htm [1]
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