An invasion of tiny black beetles. They seem to be sucking the life out of the leaves!
This tree is planted at my mother-in-law's place, so I only get to see it once every two weeks or so. I wonder if it will still be alive next time I visit...

Looks like some type of black beetle. Are they eating the leaves or sucking the sap?

Your ground looks a little on the dry side. They are probably thirsty and sucking the juice from the leaves

I don't know, this tree gets watered regularly and there is plenty of green around, even if the photo doesn't show it. I'm just curious to know what they are called. 

Those little bastards would be dead if I found them on my tree. Dead bastards can't harm fig trees.Sevin dust is a sledge hammer!

Seven dust, or spray is awesome!