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Q.How Do I Help An Infested Hibiscus? I Have Tried Every Chemical And Home Remedy?

Zone 82634 | Anonymous added on February 17, 2024 | Answered

My plant is almost 15 years old. It is too heavy for me to move by myself but it is dying from aphids and who knows what else. Help!!?

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GKH_Susan
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Answered on February 19, 2024

Did you try a systemic pesticide? It is watered into the soil and travels up the stems and to the leaves. It kills the pests when they feed. It looks like your plant is indoors so you don't have to worry about pollinators. The systemic pesticide works for about 8 weeks. You also can prune the plant back to remove many of the pests. Hibiscus grows back quickly.

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/systemic-pesticide-in-gardens.htm

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