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Thu, Sep 7, 06 at 18:40
| I have a white powdery substance on the hibiscus any help?
Thanks
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| I see wooly aphids, i have those too. If the infestation is not too bad, a strong water spray should help. Check for ants because there is a vicous cycle there. Be careful, these aphids seem to attract wasps. Good Luck! |
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| Or is it mealybugs? Where do you live? Is the plant indoors or out? In a pot or the ground? |
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| Looks like pink hibiscus mealybug, Maconellicoccus hirsutus. Here's info from Florida |
Here is a link that might be useful: pink hibiscus mealybug
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- Posted by fountainhead (My Page) on Wed, Sep 13, 06 at 22:57
| Thanks...I think it is mealy bugs after further inspection. Does anyone know what to treat this with? This is a container plant in Houston and is outside. |
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- Posted by jardinerowa PNW (My Page) on Fri, Sep 15, 06 at 12:07
| Pink Hibiscus Mealybug is a specific disease and no way has it made it to OR yet. Whether it's aphids or mealybugs, removed the major affected leaves and then give the whole plant a shower of water. You can even add a little dishwashing soap to the water and that should control it pretty well. J |
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- Posted by cathys1951 z8 GA (My Page) on Wed, Sep 20, 06 at 8:08
| I have used a 60% alcohol and 40% water combo on the mealybugs and aphids. Works wonders, and the alcohol evaporates quickly and no harm done to the plant. |
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