Hibiscus Problem

A white cottony substance has appeared on several branches of one of my hibiscus plants and appears to be spreading to neighboring plants. Please advise on how to remedy the problem. I live in Miami.

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#1 Comment By Nikki On 08/21/2011 @ 8:40 am

It could be the result of scale pests, which may be seen moving within the white cottony areas. The following article should be of some help to you:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/scale-bug-how-to-control-plant-scale.htm ^[1]

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