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title: "Can anybody help identify these pests growing on my hibiscus tree?…"
description: "Can anybody help identify these pests growing on my hibiscus tree? They just appeared this week. I’m located in South Carolina near the coast."
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community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "Z&Z"
published: "2024-06-02T15:20:37.661375Z"
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# Can anybody help identify these pests growing on my hibiscus tree?…

_Posted by Z\&Z on 2024-06-02_

Can anybody help identify these pests growing on my hibiscus tree? They just appeared this week. I’m located in South Carolina near the coast.

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## 5 comments

### Planty28 commented on 2024-06-02

Aphids! Hibiscus are very prone to aphids infestations they love any new growth

### Sunny commented on 2024-06-02

Definitely aphids. They are being farmed by ants who feed on the nectar they secrete. Try an insecticidal soap or neem oil.

#### Z\&Z replied on 2024-06-02

Thank you so much! Just ordered some neem oil from Amazon!

#### Sunny replied on 2024-06-02

The force of a garden hose can knock off most aphids. Neem oil can get into the folds and creases. 🍀🪴

### ChickenLizard commented on 2025-06-04

Are aphids different colors in different regions ? I have whitish def. Verified as aphids

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