Ants infestation of hibiscus is difficult to spot till too late. Which insecticide will be effective ?

The white eggs infestations on these plants is difficult to remove manually. Please suggest an effective insecticide or alternative method...will gammaxine help ?
Ants infestation of hibiscus is difficult to spot till too late. Which insecticide will be effective ?
I dunno about hibiscus but on my roses I used a solution of approx1/2 ounce ivory soap,1/4 cup borax %26amp; fill up the watering can with waterwater. I mixed it in my watering can %26amp; poured it over them every 2 weeks. was told to do it every 11 days but 2 weeks worked for me
Reply:Also the special oil sprays that are used on fruit trees works. and it's not toxic.
Reply:To get rid of them faster, do this while spraying. If you have a container large enough to sink your pot in, you can add soapy water (like dish water) to the container till it comes up through the bottom %26amp; covers the pot. Make sure the soil stays completely covered. If you just want them to move, give them a bridge walk way to the out side of the outer container. Some still may drown, but the smart ones will leave. While you're spraying the tops, they'll be moving house. Spray the top real good, getting it under all leaves and in the cracks %26amp; hard to reach places. This will get rid of any other pest that may be hiding there. I leave the pot sumerged for at least a half hour after the ants are gone to make sure there are none left alive. Re-check the top to make sure none are hiding there waiting for the water to go down. Then take the pot out to another location and let drain . I do this to many plants every fall, and it never hurt any of my plants.



Start spraying now, once or twice a week with a soap solution, your plant should be fine to bring in before first frost. I use ivory dish soap 1/2 tsp. or so per gallon or a few drops in a small spray bottle. Amounts aren't exact because it depends on your water source( hard water-more soap, soft water-less). Test on a few leaves first. If spray spots, not enough soap. If it suds up, too much. If it evenly covers the foliage, just right. NEVER spray when the sun is shining on foliage. Cover top, bottom, and stems well. Happy Hibiscus! This is great for aphids and mites also!
Reply:do you mean scale, they look like tiny barnacles. - spray with white oil



or mealy bug - tiny cotton wool like blobs - white oil will control them a little bit, but a systemic insecticide works better because they will live around the roots too. e.g. confidor
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