By Trenda
Michigan,
United States 
I have a hibiscus tree in a pot that I brought indoors for the winter. There are several tiny fleas around it and they seem to be multiplying. Is there anything I can do to get rid of the fleas that seem to be breeding in the plant or soil.
19 Nov, 2009
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They were probably dormant until you brought it into the warm. Treat with an insecticide and put a layer of grit on the top of the pot. Make sure you only water from the bottom.
19 Nov, 2009
Aren't those little flies/fleas an indication that the soil's too wet ?
I have one of these plants (immature) and i keep it outside all year round, in a pot.
19 Nov, 2009
Im glad you said that Louise...Mine is outside in a pot too...I just wrapped the pot with bubble-wrap....:>)
19 Nov, 2009
I chose the wrong word, sorry !
Should have said it's a juvenile plant :-/
19 Nov, 2009
That's fine over here, Louise and Motinot, but I'm pretty sure Michigan gets a lot colder than we do.
19 Nov, 2009
Oh, does it ?
Sorry for inaccurate info Trenda, are you much colder there ?
19 Nov, 2009
There winter makes ours look like a spring day! Lots of frost, ice and snow can have temps. below freezing for a month or more. I doubt the plant would survive outside.
19 Nov, 2009
God, how awful.
Yes, put the plant into a heated greenhouse or conservatory then, Trenda :-)
19 Nov, 2009
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Hi Trenda, can you to put a photo?
I think that are Aphids, you can use a specific product, but without image is very difficult help you.
19 Nov, 2009