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Post by nightowl on Apr 9, 2008 15:47:41 GMT
The Lily Beetles are about early this year!  I've just killed about 12 on lilies that were barely out of the ground!!!!  |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 9, 2008 15:55:10 GMT
The Lily Beetles are about early this year! I've just killed about 12 on lilies that were barely out of the ground!!!! Goodness me! |
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Post by farmersboy on Apr 9, 2008 17:07:42 GMT
The Lily Beetles are about early this year! I've just killed about 12 on lilies that were barely out of the ground!!!! # Blimy,better check mine,would have thought it had been too cold for them  |
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Post by snowowl on Apr 9, 2008 17:40:02 GMT
Better look at mine to they were dasamated last year but thats because i couldnt spray them they were directly under a robins nest.
I didnt want to take any chances.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 9, 2008 17:51:28 GMT
what are lily beetles? are they wee orangey red things, the lilies here are about 25cm high already but thought it was snails eating them, or might it be the dreaded lily beetle...... |
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Post by Ruthie on Apr 9, 2008 19:08:42 GMT
Oh Noooooooooooooooooo, not already!!! Damn, Damn, Damn!!!
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Post by snowowl on Apr 9, 2008 20:18:57 GMT
Yes they are little red beetles SS and they love lilies.
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Post by Biggles on Apr 9, 2008 20:36:53 GMT
This might be a stupid question but How do you control Lily Beetles?
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Post by snowowl on Apr 9, 2008 20:39:05 GMT
I was told you could spray them with Pravado bug spray Biggs it is very efective on lillie beetle.
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Post by Biggles on Apr 9, 2008 20:45:29 GMT
Thanks Snowy--Will get spraying because mine are just about 2"" out of the ground--Bigs
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Post by Tig on Apr 9, 2008 22:31:18 GMT
 Only way I have ever found of controlling them is picking them off and squishing them (use something to catch them in - they are black underneath and if they fall to the ground just try and find them again!) Once they arrive you need to go on a daily search for the nasty critters x Tig |
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Post by Rosefriend on Apr 10, 2008 6:12:11 GMT
I stopped having just about everything that was "lilyfied" because of the Red lily beetle years ago. However things have been creeping back although I don't have many of the pests these days.
In the wonderful years before I always had a insecticide at the ready and I even found out that normal fly spray was pretty good as well.
I must admit that I don't like squishing things..
RF
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Post by Biggles on Apr 10, 2008 10:50:37 GMT
ooo- the thoughts of squishing them--I think I will try Fly spray!! or 'Pick them off' I have just looked and there doesn't seem to be any around yet- but will keep a look-out for them.--Bigs
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Post by Ruthie on Apr 10, 2008 15:25:38 GMT
They're great fun to squish Bigs, trust me! And don't forget insecticides don't discriminate between good and bad bugs.  |
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Post by Ladygardener on Apr 10, 2008 18:05:53 GMT
Gosh that's really earrly for them to be out and about. I'll have to go check the lilly bulbs, they're only up a few inches here but you never know. Thanks for telling us all NightOwl. |
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Post by Biggles on Apr 10, 2008 18:14:22 GMT
They're great fun to squish Bigs, trust me! And don't forget insecticides don't discriminate between good and bad bugs. SR-- When I squish the first one I will let you know!! Probally the same as Adult Vine Veevil--I can do them but they are devils to crunch --I usually crunch these underfoot--but I get satisfaction doing these because I know the damage they can cause with their Grubs eating away the roots.--Bigs |
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Post by Barbara on Apr 11, 2008 7:26:57 GMT
i put a piece of white card on the ground when i go looking for them, then if they drop down i can still see the little bu**ers ;D a torn up cornflake box is OK |
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Post by nightowl on Apr 12, 2008 11:16:01 GMT
They're great fun to squish Bigs, trust me! And don't forget insecticides don't discriminate between good and bad bugs. SR-- When I squish the first one I will let you know!! Probally the same as Adult Vine Veevil--I can do them but they are devils to crunch --I usually crunch these underfoot--but I get satisfaction doing these because I know the damage they can cause with their Grubs eating away the roots.--Bigs Lily Beetles are easier to squash than VWs Bigs  and easier to see too! I got 2 at one sqidge when they were having a bonk!! ;D |
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Post by Biggles on Apr 12, 2008 12:24:56 GMT
NO---
Oh--you do make me laugh--I love your sense of humour..At least they died happy!!
Silly me -when I saw the image of the Lily Beetle Tig had posted--I thought they were Ladybirds--
SR--I will get Squishing---
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Post by Barbara on May 2, 2008 7:35:14 GMT
found some of the little bu**ers yesterday, really early for up here |
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Post by Jonah on May 4, 2008 13:46:26 GMT
OMG, I heard the screaming today! I caught one in a clear plastic bottle [on the frits], and as I was hunting for more I heard the little squeal, and realised it was coming from the bottle! It was surprisingly loud for such a little bug, like a little cheepy squeek over and over it was. Made me feel quite guilty when I squished it, but I'm over it now. |
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Post by nightowl on May 4, 2008 14:28:08 GMT
You mean it was squeaking cos you had it trapped in a bottle Jonah? Oo no, I haven't heard them squeaking! I would get a guilty attack if I did!  I'd better put ear-muffs on when I go squishing again! |
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Post by Jonah on May 4, 2008 16:23:30 GMT
Yes, Nightowl. I've heard that they shriek to warn others of the attack, but as I hadn't heard it before, didn't realise it was so obvious. No wonder they all take a dive when you catch one. It wasn't pleasant. |
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Post by Ruthie on May 4, 2008 21:38:19 GMT
Saw my first ones today, although they've obviously been about for a few days 'cos they've already done some damage. Only managed to get 3 but I'll be out there scouting again tomorrow!!
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Post by Ladygardener on May 5, 2008 16:58:37 GMT
I got one the other day too. I was quite shocked did'nt think we had them in Belfast.  |
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Post by Ruthie on May 5, 2008 20:19:38 GMT
We didn't have them in Norfolk until 2 years ago....................
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Post by Tig on May 5, 2008 22:47:15 GMT
Squished my first four today That means a twice daily vigil now to capture and dispose of the little blighters!! They do so much damage is such a short space of time!! Mind you when I went to inspect the lilies tonight I found three snails and two slugs doing even more damage - completely eaten the top off one x Tig |
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Post by Ladygardener on May 6, 2008 8:24:07 GMT
There are so many predators in the garden it's like and ongoing war to keep on top of them Tig. |
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Post by Barbara on May 6, 2008 17:51:52 GMT
i used to work with a girl who paved her garden, she said there was no point growing any-thing because it either got eaten by bugs or died from disease ;D she was probably right |
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Post by Deleted on May 6, 2008 20:51:00 GMT
I killed 6 today on my fritillary imperialis. |
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I've just killed about 12 on lilies that were barely out of the ground!!!! 
and easier to see too! 
I'd better put ear-muffs on when I go squishing again! 