Home > Question >

How can I stop red lily beetles eating my plants?

Our Advice:

Pick off by hand or spray with Provanto Ultimate Bug Killer from Bayer or Bug Clear Ultra (Scott's) as soon as you see signs of damage. These products give protection for several weeks, killing the beetles as they feed on the leaves.

Here are some related questions:

Not what you are looking for?

If you can't find what you are looking for on the website then you can ask one of our experts. To get in touch with us Click Here

We will try to get back to you with an answer as soon as we can.

Here is some more information for you:

Did you find this answer useful? Subscribe to our newsletter for gardeing news, projects, special offers and competitions.

Ask another gardening question:

Learn More About Pests and Diseases

Gardening Projects for November

---

How to: Maintenance Pruning

How to Make a Bird Feeder

How to Pot Amaryllis

How to protect bulbs in the garden

Latest Gardening Videos

---

Moving House and Taking the Garden with You | Garden Ideas | Val Bradley

Five Essential Tips for Growing Lemons

Is it safe to compost rhubarb leaves?

How do I insulate my greenhouse?

When and how should I prune a jostaberry?

How can I stop my roses suffering from wind-rock?

All Videos

Explore Gardens from Around the World

RHS Garden, Wisley
Woking, United Kingdom

RHS Harlow Carr
Harrogate, United Kingdom

Royal Botanic Garden Sydney
Sydney, Australia

Majorelle Garden
Marrakesh, Morocco

Vallarta Botanical Garden
Vallarta, Mexico

Lalbagh Botanical Garden
Bangalore, India