Q&A – How do I keep my hibiscus leaves from being eaten by insects?
Question:
How do I keep my hibiscus leaves from being eaten by insects?
Answer:
This is most likely the hibiscus sawfly. UT Extension Agent Chris Cooper says the larvae of the hibiscus sawfly are green and camouflage very well with the leaves. They will eat the leaf leaving the veins. In the larval stage they are easy to control, and Chris lists some options, but timing is critical.
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How do I keep my hibiscus leaves from being eaten by insects?
Answer:
This is most likely the hibiscus sawfly. UT Extension Agent Chris Cooper says the larvae of the hibiscus sawfly are green and camouflage very well with the leaves. They will eat the leaf leaving the veins. In the larval stage they are easy to control, and Chris lists some options, but timing is critical.
Related Videos:
Should I cut back my hibiscus in the spring?
What hibiscus variety will survive a zone 7 winter?
Planting Tropical Hibiscus and Begonias
Related Resources:
Culture of Iris
Yard and Garden: Growing Beautiful Bearded Iris