Insect Problems of Hibiscus - Lee County Extension
Insect Problems of Hibiscus - Lee County Extension
Insect Problems of Hibiscus - Lee County Extension
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Pink <strong>Hibiscus</strong> Mealybug<br />
• First detected in Miami-Dade Miami Dade Counties in 2002<br />
• PHM attacks more than 125 plant species<br />
• Spread by wind, wind ants, ants stuck on clothing, clothing on the<br />
hairs <strong>of</strong> animals, or the movement <strong>of</strong> infested<br />
plants p<br />
• A life cycle <strong>of</strong> 24 to 30 days<br />
• Feeds eeds by suc sucking g sap from o pplant a t