Mealybugs are insects from the family Pseudococcidae, which contain more than 2000 species. Mealybugs are soft-bodied, unarmored scale insects commonly found in moist, warm habitats. “Hibiscus ...

Aphids, pink hibiscus mealybugs and caterpillars are the leading pests of hibiscuses. Control aphids and mealybugs with sprays of light horticultural oils (Year Round Spray Oil, All Seasons Oil), a ...

Horticultural expert Melinda Myers shares her sure-fire tips on how to get rid of mealybugs and other scale insects on your houseplants.

As I mentioned in my previous column, “Popular hibiscus has lots of enemies” in the Sept. 30, Marco Eagle (available at marconews.com), many pests can feed on hibiscus making this a very high ...

Hibiscus is a favorite tropical plant for many people. It has a huge variety of flower shapes, colors and sizes to choose from. Unfortunately, it also has a huge variety of insects that attack it.