The Easter lilies do fine outside (NH), but what about those RED BUGS that
appeared last year and can eat a whole plant in one day. What deters them??

"CHEX" expounded:

The Easter lilies do fine outside (NH), but what about those RED BUGS that
appeared last year and can eat a whole plant in one day. What deters them??


Squish them, they actually squeal! G

Actually, a systemic is about the only thing that really works.
Merit, or other grub control. I've tried neem, doesn't do much.
Handpicking the disgusting feces covered larvae diligently works some,
but you'll have to give up your day job to keep up with it if you've
got a good collection. I've thrown in the towel for now on them.
They're working on some biological/predator controls but they haven't
got there yet.

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