Question
It was and still is a healthy bush with plenty of buds.  A few open up normal and pretty.  Most of them don't open without being invested with tiny ants and a white powder around the buds.  The leaves around the buds are very small and tightly knit.  Does this sound familiar to you?  I have tried cutting the buds off to make room for new ones, I have treated the bush for fire ants and I put seven dust on the leaves.  What should I do?
I really look forward to someone giving me the correct answer.  Thank you.

Answer
Cheryl,
Here are some links I have found on Google.I have not had this particular problem with my Azaleas so I looked up some info for you.Just copy and paste these links individually into your browser bar and click enter.Hope you find a solution!


http://www.ces.ncsu.edu/depts/pp/notes/Ornamental/odin16/odin16.htm

http://www.azaleas.org/index.pl/azdiseasestoc.html

http://hgic.clemson.edu/factsheets/HGIC2050.htm

http://hcs.osu.edu/osuetalks/34/sld008.htm

http://www.ppath.cas.psu.edu/EXTENSION/PLANT_DISEASE/aza_rhod.html

http://cufan.clemson.edu/factsheets/HGIC1059.htm