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Old 23-04-2007, 11:41 AM posted to uk.rec.gardening
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Default Lily Beetle

Ornata wrote:



I'm getting to the stage where I'm considering using a systemic
pesticide but I'm not happy about it; how long does it remain in the
plant? Will it kill pollinating insects?


Spray regularly before flowering and restrict the spray to the Lillies and
the risk to plllinators is minimal.

pk