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Dastardly Lily Beetle

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  • I gave up on my lilies because of this damned insect. It was ruining my attempt to go completely chemical free! Sadly no lilies now, but I have Fritillaries still. 🤞🤞
  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    We were never badly troubled by them here, which I assume might be down to the climate here, but I had a spell of them a couple of years ago, and just had to be vigilant about picking off every one I saw, and then removing the grubs as well.
    Last year there was only a couple of adults in evidence, so I'm hoping the plants should be fairly trouble free this year...
    ...she said - crossing her fingers  ;)

    Easier to monitor them in pots. Not so easy in a border.
    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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