Hi,
Difficult to eradicate as they normally drop when approached, or fly away.
Provado Ultimate bug killer gives ( it says) up to 6 weeks control, The
weather is warm enough for them to be active now coupled with warm winter.
I had small infestation last year but have seen any at this stage.

regards
Cineman


"Dave Hill" wrote in message
ups.com...
In the last week I must have found 40 of these little beasts on a
couple of pots of lilies that the wife bought last year. never had
them before.
I've looked at the RHS advice for them
http://www.rhs.org.uk/advice/profiles0500/beetle.asp
just wondering what others do about them.
David Hill
Abacus Nurseries