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What is the red mite that is making holes in my lily leaves and what can I do about it




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If you mean a roughly ladybird sized red beetle rather than a mite, then its Lily Beetle - pick off and kill by hand, or use a Provado spray, though be aware this spray is dangerous to bees.

2 May, 2014

 

keep an eye out for the orange looking grubs, they do most of the damage. p.

2 May, 2014

 

The only way to deal with these pests is to check over the lilies several times a day and carefully pick them off and crush them. If you do not they will ruin your display for this year. They are very easily seen.

2 May, 2014

 

The bright red lily beetle WILL drop when you try to get it,so put something underneath to catch it.

2 May, 2014

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