I've noticed this red bug eating the leaves of the lily- I tried killing the bug & another came back. there is only 1 bug on there that I can see.
I have this rose & flower bug stuff that I was thinking about spraying on the leaves- is that safe? I don't know how to get rid of this pesky red bug.
I can take pictures if that's helpful.
thanks
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- Green Thumb
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It is the Lily Leaf Beetle. I hand pick them on my own lilies but I've eliminated lilies from my plantings for clients. Anything you have to spray to ensure survival is a non-starter for me.
The beetle larvae are way creepier than the beetles. They coat themselves in their own excrement to avoid predation.
I suspect what you have is Bayer Rose & Flower Insect Spray. The good news is that it will kill the beetle but that bad news is that it will also kill beneficial insects like pollinators. Personally I would not use imidacloprid (the active ingredient) insecticides on any flowering plant. I believe it is now banned in Germany.
The beetle larvae are way creepier than the beetles. They coat themselves in their own excrement to avoid predation.
I suspect what you have is Bayer Rose & Flower Insect Spray. The good news is that it will kill the beetle but that bad news is that it will also kill beneficial insects like pollinators. Personally I would not use imidacloprid (the active ingredient) insecticides on any flowering plant. I believe it is now banned in Germany.