Q: I have two hibiscus plants that I have indoors in pots during the winter. They have been blooming, but also have black, flying bugs. I've been spraying them with a dish detergent and water mixture.

Your plants have been infested with caterpillars. Remove them using a pair of tweezers and discard them. Avoid touching the bristly hairs on their bodies, as these can cause irritation.

Question. A friend’s hibiscus has white substances along most of the flower stems. What can I do to save the shrubs? Answer. Many residents with hibiscus plantings are reporting the almost snow white ...

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 ...

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