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ign Hayward, CA(Zone 10a) Jul 31, 2003

I am new at gardening and even newer to DG. I have these on several of my lilies. What are they and how is the best way to get rid of them. Any help is very welcome.
Ivan

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poppysue Westbrook, ME(Zone 5a) Aug 01, 2003

Looks like it might be aphids?? Spraying with insecticidal soap should get rid of them. Ladybugs eat aphids... so don't spray the ladybugs ;)

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Calalily Deep South Coastal, TX(Zone 10a) Aug 01, 2003

Aphids love lilies. I agree with Poppysue, don't kill the ladybugs(or green lacewings)

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ign Hayward, CA(Zone 10a) Aug 01, 2003

Thank you poppysue and Calalily, I will get out the insecticidal soap and begin the war. Just a question on why they are present on some of the lilies and not the others. I mean the are with in 8 inches of each other. Is that strange? Thanks again.
Ivan

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poppysue Westbrook, ME(Zone 5a) Aug 02, 2003

I saw on a show that aphids are one of the top 10 reproducers in the world. I think both sexes reproduce live babies. Then in fall they lay eggs that will hatch in the spring.

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ign Hayward, CA(Zone 10a) Aug 03, 2003

Poppysue, Thanks for the info, will make sure the eggs don't get the chance to hatch.

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