By Mrsjeanpike
Derbyshire, United Kingdom
What is the red mite that is making holes in my lily leaves and what can I do about it
- 2 May, 2014
Answers
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
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