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. In severe cases, growth becomes distorted, leaves curl up, the plant weakens and can die.Natural predators, such as birds, earwigs, ladybirds, lacewings, hoverflies, ground beetles, spiders and parasitic wasps are a gardener's best allies. Some

Scarlet beetles (6mm - 8mm long) with black heads eat the leaves, flowers and seedpods of lilies and other members of the lily family. Don't mistake them for ladybirds. Between April and September the beetles lay eggs on the undersides of leaves

of plants. They debilitate the plants and secrete a sticky, sugary honeydew that covers the leaves, which often results in further problems, such as sooty moulds.Infestations of white, waxy insects on indoor and greenhouse plants, along with sticky honeydew

with your other hand. The disturbed leafhoppers should become stuck to the card and can then be disposed of. Alternatively, spray with organic pesticides based on pyrethrum in spring and summer.In spring and summer, use a pesticide containing thiacloprid