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Outdoor Ficus with Curled Leaves and Tiny Bugs

Curled leaves with tiny black bugs on a large outdoor Ficus suggest scale insects. A hose‑end insecticidal soap spray may help, but for a tree this size, consult a local certified arborist for proper diagnosis and treatment.

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