Hibiscus black things on leaves

Hello I have brought a Hibiscus inside and since bringing it in I am binding these black things on the leaves. I have sprayed the leaves with soapy water thinking they were afids. They seem to come back in a couple days. Any recommendations?

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#1 Comment By Downtoearthdigs On 01/29/2018 @ 9:07 am

Black aphids do often attack hibiscus, so you’re probably right that that’s what they are. Here are some articles that will provide some control options:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/homemade-aphid-control.htm ^[1]
http://extension.colostate.edu/topic-areas/insects/managing-houseplant-pests-5-595/ ^[2]
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/neem-oil-uses.htm ^[3]

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[2] http://extension.colostate.edu/topic-areas/insects/managing-houseplant-pests-5-595/: http://extension.colostate.edu/topic-areas/insects/managing-houseplant-pests-5-595/

[3] https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/neem-oil-uses.htm: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/neem-oil-uses.htm

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