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bugs on hibiscus
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Posted by Beebs QLD Aust (My Page) on Thu, Apr 1, 04 at 6:37
| Has anyone had problems with white furry bugs on hibiscus? They kind of look like a giant version of mealy bugs - up to about 6mm in length (?some longer), white and fuzzy. Tbey like to congregate in the angles between leaves and branches. I've tried good old white oil and pruning off affected branches, but they just seem to be everywhere. I'm not afraid to use something systemic. Any ideas? The plants are still alive, but don't look very happy! |
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RE: bugs on hibiscus
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| That's the size my mealy bugs average. the best way i have found is the good old squash 'em though if they're hard to get at repeat the white oil a few times. |
RE: bugs on hibiscus
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| Beebs. Try mixing 50% metho and 50% water together and spray onto your mealy bugs. It won't do your hibiscus any harm. Good Gardening John |
RE: bugs on hibiscus
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| hi there spray with confidor or soapy water under the leaves till it runs off |
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