Mealybugs on my Hibiscus!!!
Jen,
Do you know what this is on my Hibiscus? They are all over the neck of the flowers with a white web looking thing. It looks like there are insects in the web. Yuck! Hopefully you can tell from the pic.A. Freeman
Bellaire, Texas
Looks like you have a case of Mealybugs. They have been very prevalent this year. Please see below the recommended spray for mealybugs:
In a one-quart spray bottle, mix …
- 1 tablespoon of neem oil
- ¼ to ½ cup of rubbing alcohol (use up to ½ cup when dealing with mealybugs)
- 3-4 drops of orange oil
-5-6 drops of dish soap
Then fill the rest with water
This has to be sprayed directly on the mealybugs. It is best to get as little on the leaves as possible because it does have some danger of phytotoxicity. Since mealybugs like to be on the leaf axils and stems, move the leaves and spray the little beasts directly.
Make absolutely sure that you do not spray this is full sun. If the plant is in the ground in full sun, wait until evening (like after 6), and then to rinse the plant off in the morning.
May need more than one application.
The Neem Oil and the Citris Oil can be purchased at Wabash in the Heights.
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