Hibiscus Tree in Container Is Plagued W/Black Ladybugs

The tree did not have them when I bought it, but it now has little black ladybug looking insects on it. And now there are holes in the leaves. What can I use to get rid of these pests? We reside in Atlanta, Ga.

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#1 Comment By Heather On 04/10/2011 @ 5:06 pm

It sounds like flea beetles. This article will help:
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