How to remove sticky residue on plants?

[Qldgarden]

 

 

This sticky white 'stuff' is on some plants but the worst is on  the hibiscus. Three hibiscus get full sun and two others are in shade in the afternoon, but still get the heat.  The worst affected is in the full sun.  I have tried spraying white oil, rose spray, neem spray and the mixture of water and hydrogen peroxide.  The more I spray the more this 'stuff' seems to multiply.  Also hosing it off, which is great, but it evenutally comes back

[EricL]

Hi @Qldgarden 

Thank you for the update. Please let us know how effective the baby oil mix is in the long run.

If you have any other questions we can help with, please let us know.

Eric

[Qldgarden]

Here's the awful news.  Join the mealy bug club. Has anyone else got this problem?

[JacobZ]

That's not good news @Qldgarden, but I think it's important for people to be aware of the issue.

As they have stated in the article, if caught early horticultural oil can help.

Hopefully, your plants can resist the attack and make it through.

Jacob