Scarlet Lily Beatles - Ask Extension
This year is the first year I have had an issue with these beetles. I live in Flint Michigan and they are eating all my lilies. I’ve tried capt jac...
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Scarlet Lily Beatles #874236
Asked June 22, 2024, 8:23 PM EDT
This year is the first year I have had an issue with these beetles. I live in Flint Michigan and they are eating all my lilies. I’ve tried capt jack and been oil with very little luck. What do I do? Please help
Genesee County Michigan
Expert Response
Good Morning,
Hand-picking or spraying the lilies with a pyrethroid are the only control options. This article describes more about the beetles and managing them:https://www.canr.msu.edu/news/lily_leaf_beetle_watch_out_for_this_garden_pest
I would also encourage you to report the location of the lily leaf beetles (called scarlet lily beetles on MISIN) to help MSU researchers understand how these insects are spreading. This beetle is very active in the Detroit area, and we have fewer reports from surrounding Counties.
I hope this helps. Thanks for using our service.
Hand-picking or spraying the lilies with a pyrethroid are the only control options. This article describes more about the beetles and managing them:https://www.canr.msu.edu/news/lily_leaf_beetle_watch_out_for_this_garden_pest
I would also encourage you to report the location of the lily leaf beetles (called scarlet lily beetles on MISIN) to help MSU researchers understand how these insects are spreading. This beetle is very active in the Detroit area, and we have fewer reports from surrounding Counties.
I hope this helps. Thanks for using our service.
