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June 08, 2011

red lily beetle alert

I know a few people in northern Calgary who had this beetle in their gardens last year and have recently had some questions about it from others, so here is a relevant link from CBC Calgary with information about what to look for and what to do about this nasty little bugger!

Posted on June 08, 2011 in FAQs |

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Paula H.

I had lots last year - in the SE, and found one yesterday. I have instructed my little helpers that, though beautiful and living, they must be squashed! If you see them kill them before they kill your lilies. No joke, these beasties will eat all the leaves off your plant in a day.

Posted by: Paula H. | June 09, 2011 at 08:53 PM

Janice Miller-Young


Yikes.  Im worried because Im out of town all this week and my lilies were just poking up when I left.  I havent seen any beetles in my garden yet but Im guessing it wont be long...
Janice

Posted by: Janice Miller-Young | June 10, 2011 at 03:49 AM

Kirsten

Yikes is right - they are terrible. I saw my neighbours lilies were being destroyed and yesterday I noticed holes in my leaves and found a beetle on them. It got squished and this morning I found another one.

Posted by: Kirsten | June 10, 2011 at 07:07 AM

Calgary Garden Coach

I'm back and don't see any evidence yet... fingers crossed...
Paula, how many did you typically see at a time?
Janice

Posted by: Calgary Garden Coach | June 14, 2011 at 04:12 PM

Laura

Does this bug eat anything else?

Posted by: Laura | June 24, 2011 at 10:35 PM

Calgary Garden Coach

Good question, Laura! Fortunately (or unfortunately for the lilies), no.

Posted by: Calgary Garden Coach | June 25, 2011 at 05:34 AM

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