Well, I have a heck of a time keeping the aphids and mealy bugs down but hold my own... but today... this is what I find... can someone tell me what these pests are on my hibiscus?
CLOSED: Oh Goodnes.... *sigh*
The image isn't too clear, but these look more like aphids than anything else to me. Have you been applying insecticidal soap?
Could the little white specks be white flies? we have had quite a battle with them this year. I agree the darker critters are aphids. The other thought was that the white specks could be a mite of some sort.
this link may be helpful to you.
http://www.hiddenvalleyhibiscus.com/care/pests.htm
The white objects are far more likely the shed 'skins' of the aphids - see http://tinyurl.com/yjyttaj for an image.
I am sure you are right Suunto, grin. Been fighting white flies so long this year I see them everywhere....lol
Interesting... I've never seen black aphids before. Thanks everyone.
Hi PurePlants. here is a link to a few of the hundreds of species of aphids, and some of the bug that eat them...grin
http://www.hort.wisc.edu/mastergardener/features/insects/aphids/aphids.htm
Thanks themoonhowl! Here is another pic that may be a little clearer... I will be taking care of this "issue" today. hehe
Aphids are such useless destructive little bugs....thank goodness they are so easy to get rid of. Glad to be of help to you. Have a lovely Thanksgiving....Moon
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