My garden lilies have not done very well this year. I have been told that they seem to have been attacked by the lily beetle. How do I deal with this problem.
How sad! I sprayed mine with Provado Ultimate Bug Killer when the shoots were about 12 inches high the do it about every 6 weeks. The buds are all forming well. There are some holes in the leaves indicating that they have had a go at the plants though. I never find any lily beetles either, although I do look every time I walk past which is several times a day. I suggest you spray them now and again later to help protect the bulbs for next year. Good luck for next year. Mags
Tha k you very much staffs ages and Dave Morgan. I did find one red beetle no spots never found any more They have really made a mess of the lillies great holes in most of the buds. I do not use pesticides as I have a dog who loves the garden so I am very careful what I use in the garden. I think I will get rid of the ones I have and start again next year when I will be more aware of the lily beetle.
Benita - I rarely get lily beetles here but slugs will also damage lily buds when they're having a chew at the emerging clematis buds so keep a look out for those too
It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
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How sad! I sprayed mine with Provado Ultimate Bug Killer when the shoots were about 12 inches high the do it about every 6 weeks. The buds are all forming well. There are some holes in the leaves indicating that they have had a go at the plants though. I never find any lily beetles either, although I do look every time I walk past which is several times a day. I suggest you spray them now and again later to help protect the bulbs for next year. Good luck for next year. Mags
I prefer to hunt the little beasts down, more fun.
Tha k you very much staffs ages and Dave Morgan. I did find one red beetle no spots never found any more They have really made a mess of the lillies great holes in most of the buds. I do not use pesticides as I have a dog who loves the garden so I am very careful what I use in the garden. I think I will get rid of the ones I have and start again next year when I will be more aware of the lily beetle.
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Benita - I rarely get lily beetles here but slugs will also damage lily buds when they're having a chew at the emerging clematis buds so keep a look out for those too
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...