I have ants living on/in my hibiscus...how do I get rid of them?

Actually the ants don't live in the tree; they will have a nest somewhere close-probably in the ground. There is a product called Tanglefoot which is sticky. Put it around the base of your plant. Either your plant has scale or aphids. The ants actually act as a transportation company for these sucking insects. The scale or aphid is drawing out juices from the plant. Then they in turn, secrete "honey dew" which the ants take back to their nest. When the scale no longer has any nourishment to draw from the plant, the ant moves it to a location that has more plant nutrients to draw from-so it's a cycle. However, if the ant is unable to get to the source, it will no longer be able to transport the scale--which is unable to transport itself. If it is an aphid-then squirt with mildly soapy water twice a day for about a half week. Also you could put Terro ant powder at the base of your bush if you want to go with an insecticide--but kinda cover it so pets or wildlife don't eat it. Good luck.
I have ants living on/in my hibiscus...how do I get rid of them?
If you can follow their trail back to the hole, I have heard that you can put yellow corn meal around the top of the hole. They carry it back to the nest, feast, and when they drink water, they um, well, explode. Not the nicest way, but at least they were happy - well- up until they drank too much....And there are no chemicals for your pets or kids to get in. If you want chemicals, Terro liquid is great. You just squeeze a few drops in something they can get into, like a flat lid, I usually drizzle a little on their trail and over to the bait station, and they do the rest. (Keep it refilled as necessary, until they are all gone!)
Reply:Use Diatomaceous Earth to get rid of ants %26amp; other pests on your Hibiscus. It will cut through their exoskeleton and they will dehydrate and die.

http://www.eap.mcgill.ca/Publications/ea...



P.S. Hose down your plant with a strong spray of water first to knock off aphids, if you have think you might have them on your Hibiscus.



Good luck! Some interesting suggestions on how to get rid of ants:

http://www.howtogetridofstuff.com/pest-c...
Reply:They like hibiscus when aphids are living on them because aphids leave a honey-like secretion that the ants like. Use a systemic spray and/or soap solution to control aphids.