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Lilly Beatle

Tom67Tom67 Posts: 4
in Problem solving
I have noticed this year a big increase in lily Beatles is this simply because of the mild weather ,is there any particular insecticide I should be using ?

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  • Hayley ButlinHayley Butlin Posts: 5
    Provado bug clear (yellow bottle) should clear them.
  • Tom67Tom67 Posts: 4
    Ok is this a systemic insecticide?
  • UrszulaUrszula Posts: 8

    I get these on my Lilies and I find the only thing is to pick them off and discard them as you see fit, a bit labour intensive. I never use any insecticide as I also grow a lot of veg in my garden and do not want any run off etc etc...

  • Hayley ButlinHayley Butlin Posts: 5
    Yes but I agree with Urszula in picking them off. You also need to crush them as the little buggers find their way back!
  • Tom67Tom67 Posts: 4
    Thanks for the advice I'm doing what you have suggested and have killed around ten so far in a week ,as I'm growing them all in pots. I think I'm going to use a systemic pesticide as well image
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