Lily beetle

[Robert_Brenchley]

I found a lily beetle on my regale yesterday; as far as I could see it was only the one. Does anyone know whether rhubarb tea will kill them?

[Robert_Brenchley]

[moonbells]

I found a lily beetle on my regale yesterday; as far as I could see it was only the one. Does anyone know whether rhubarb tea will kill them?

No idea.
I know a finger and thumb will... which is apparently all the Chelsea gold medal lily growers said they used the other week!

moonbells

[Doris_Pinks]

I find my size 7's do a marvellous job too ;D  (After being taken off the lily I hasten to add :-\ )

[micsmum]

Are lily beetles bright orange and look like oval large ladybirds from a distance? The flowers are fine on my lilies but the leaves are being munched!
Helen

[aquilegia]

Lily beetles are bright red.

Check under the leaves for the beetles and their eggs (black gunk). Squash both. They apparently are more active later in the day.

I forgot to check my early on this year and now my lillies have been totally munched. :'(

[Lily]

I had a few red Lily beetles, and got my boot to them early on.  Am now waiting for those lovely Chelsea flowers to open and give off their exotic sent.  ;D

[Doris_Pinks]

micsmum, a good pic here from EJ!  http://www.allotments4all.co.uk/yabbse/index.php/topic,9118.0.html

[micsmum]

That's them. Best i go out with my size 9's and a pair of rubber gloves and get squashing. I'll let the plants die back and check earlier next year.
Thanks for the replies folks.

Helen