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Ants on Hibiscus: Check for Scale, Mealybugs, Aphids

Ants feed on honeydew from sap-sucking pests. Look for stickiness and insects on buds/leaves. Identify the pest (scale, mealybug, aphid) for targeted treatment. Eliminate the pests, ants leave.

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