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Produce => Pests & Diseases => Topic started by: froglets on April 17, 2009, 10:20:10

Title: Reminder - Lily Beetles and Fritillaria
Post by: froglets on April 17, 2009, 10:20:10

Hi All,

Just to remind folks that Lily Beetle have a liking for fritillaria, so if you've had the little pests in your garden and have spring fritillaria, keep an eye out.  I've squished 3 this morning.

Cheers

Title: Re: Reminder - Lily Beetles and Fritillaria
Post by: OllieC on April 17, 2009, 10:35:31

Not a problem for me since I got chickens  ::) They've eaten all the fritillaria!

Must keep an eye out on the lilies though, thanks!

Title: Re: Reminder - Lily Beetles and Fritillaria
Post by: Robert_Brenchley on April 17, 2009, 11:43:55

I haven't seen one since 2006, and that was a very small infestation. I've only ever managed to grow one patch of Crown Imperials, and they've suffered from the recent wet summers. I hope they won't get beetle as well!

Title: Re: Reminder - Lily Beetles and Fritillaria
Post by: saddad on April 17, 2009, 13:13:36

Had about eight beetles so far, on the lilly tubs... have checked the frits but not seen any damage or beetles there yet...  :-\