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White scratch like marks on hibiscus leaves

12 years ago

Another problem I'm having on leaves of two hibiscus plants is whitish/light yellow scratch like speckles on all the leaves. I'm not seeing insects in undersides of leaves. Does anyone know what us causing this? Thanks

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Kimmsr
12 years ago
You have something that is punching a hole in the leaves and is sucking the sap out that flies away before you go out to check or as you approach. A deterrent, such as
surround (a Kaolin clay product) might be something to try.

Here is a link that might be useful: Leaf sucking insects
luvpatch2
Original Author
12 years ago
Thanks for the info kimmsr! You are always so helpful! I am having white fly problems around my yard . I wasn't sure if whiteflies were the problem with the leaves in the photo. They are hibiscus leaves but I never see the white flies around the hibiscus plants. I have released lacewings twice and lady bugs but it hasn't done anything. I've put out the yellow traps and sprayed several times with Neem. Nothing seems to be working.
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rhizo_1 (North AL) zone 7
12 years ago
Doesn't look like insect damage to me. Perhaps a virus like hibiscus green spot?

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