Hibiscus: Opinions please..., 0 by MacFL

MacFL wrote:
Geez, I would kill for the ability to water TWICE a week. I get to water ONLY on Tuesdays, from 6pm to midnight. I too am lacking an in ground sprinkler system, so I spend my Tuesday nights out in the yard with a flashlight moving a couple of sprinklers. Despite my efforts, it's browning out again by Thursday, and by the following Tuesday, it's fried again. I have pretty much given up until the rainy season starts again. I just cant give it enough water to keep it nice. Luckily its a hardy grass that bounces back really easily and within a few days of watering or rain.

NOW THEN.... speaking of caterpillars....

Just this morning, I went outside and looked at my Hibs while it was still cool.

Here is what I found.

Looks to me like ants, aphids, and some small white bug. On the top left side of the bud you will see a caterpillar.

Strewth mate.... I am so sick of battling bugs. Unfortunately, I am SOL. This IS Florida.....

Anyone wanna weigh in on what they see in the photo to confirm the ID of the white bug?

I will break out the hose and the Neem Oil tonight after sunset.

These nasty things are history.

Would appreciate any tips for keeping them off the trunk altogether.

Cheers everyone.

Mac