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– Allan W

Hi – I’ve been looking around the local garden centres for something to kill off the red beetles that are starting to appear on my lilies, but cant find anything. Some experts say just squash them, but the little blighters crawl into the stem where you cant get at them. Clearly my computer’s cookies has identified what I’m looking for and up pops your details and two products that you have. Am I correct in that they are both preventative and I may be too late or is one better for this stage and would prevent further infestation.
Many thanks Allan Watson

Hi Allan,
Yes we have the The Grazers Spray and the Concentrate for you to make up yourself. They are both a repellent and not an insecticide/pesticide. Therefore, it won’t kill the beetles. You will need to remove all visible beetles and their babies beforehand and then start spraying. You will find the babies in either a black mess under the leaves or as a row of little tiny red dots.

Once you have removed all sight of the beetles, then you can start spraying ensuring to spray under the leaves as well. The spray makes the foliage taste bitter so the lily beetles won’t like the taste. I would advise spraying your lilies once a week and spray again if it rains. Hope this helps.

You get more for your money buying the concentrate as it will last a lot longer.

Lily Beetle Prevention Concentrate (SKU179721)
Lily Beetle Prevention Spray (SKU17972)

The Hart Family

This question was asked by
– Ian S

Hi, I see this doesn’t actually kill the lily beetles but what about the eggs and grubs? Does it kill these? Thanks, Ian

Hi Ian

The Lily Beetle Concentrate Spray makes the lily foliage taste bitter and therefore deters the beetles and larvae from eating it.

You have to keep spraying the lilies for the spray to be effective especially after rainfall. Wipe off any grubs and dispose of them if you see them.

Lily Beetle Prevention Concentrate (SKU179721)

Lily Beetle Prevention Spray (SKU17972)

The Hart Family