Tree Lily and 'bugs'

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    Not sure if my last post went on (having bit of trouble with PC). i have been given a tree lily in a container which has looked quite spectacular for the last couple of months, however i have noticed during the last couple of days that the leaves are being eaten. would it be ok to use bug spray on the plant or would it cause damage to it ? if it is ok how often would you recommend i spray it ?
     
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    You could use something like Provado, but bear in mind that its alleged to be unfriendly to bees etc, so might not be ideal for you - shouldn't do the plant any harm though, and only use it when needed (preferably once only); if the leaves aren't all that badly eaten, it may just be best left - presumably the plant has finished blooming?
     
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      Yes the plant has finished blooming now and the leaves are not too badly eaten at the moment, it has got slightly worse today and being a bit of an amateur was concerned that the plant may go to ruin. Thanks for your advice
       
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        The only thing that might be an issue still is red lilly beetle - I believe that they can attack the bulbs which will result in them failing next year, which might make the Provado worth a shot; however, I am little more than a newbie myself, so I can only give advice based on problems I have seen in my own garden in a limited time - I'd suggest waiting for the advice of one of the more expert/experienced members. :blue thumb:
         
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          If you see adult lily beetles (red about 1/2" long) then pick them off and crush them. Their youngsters cover themselves in their poo - sorry, not very nice! - so you will see black balls. You can remove them too / wash them off. If you see those then that's probably what was eating them and just try removing them (keep an eye out for more daily).

          If it is not that then I would spray them.
           
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            Some lily beetle pics for reference. lillybeetlejpg.jpg red-lily-beetle-larve.jpg
             

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              Provado will deal with these lilly beetles.
              I water all my lilies with this a couple of times a summer, and it seems to keep them pest free.
               
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