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Q.Yellowing Leaves

Anonymous added on May 28, 2011 | Answered

My hibiscus has lots of yellow leaves and black tiny bugs. I have sprayed with different insecticides and it seems to get worse.

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Nikki
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Answered on May 29, 2011

It may be aphids. This article will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/homemade-aphid-control-a-natural-way-to-kill-aphids.htm

It might also be several other bugs, but aphids are the most common. Regardless of the bug, all of the common pests on hibiscus can be treated with neem oil. Here is more information on neem oil:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/neem-oil-uses.htm

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