Can I sprinkle lime in my flower beds to keep the insects off that are eating them?

Question

I was always told to use lime in a vegetable garden to keep the insects off of them. I have recently discovered these insects eating the leaves in my flower bed and was wondering if it would be alright to use lime in there or will I kill my flowers. I don't know what these insects are; I've never seen them before and can't find them on the internet.

Thanks in advance for your input.

Answer 1

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Buying Lime is to much You should try (7 Dust) Its cheaper and very affective. Will not harm any of your gardening,Easy to wash off .Using Lime if you put to much on your plants you will BURN them up ,You can apply all the 7 Dust you want.7 Dust is also affective on keeping small animals out of it to

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Asker's Comment:

Thanks for your input. I will definitely check it out. The reason why I asked about Lime is cuz I have some in a container in my shed that I used to use it on my vegetable garden that a local farmer gave to me.

By the way, I found out it is a Four-lined Plant Bug.

Answer 2

Never heard of lime for insect control. I would spray with a soap and water solution. Insects don't like soap.

Answer 3

Not a clever move. Lime alters the soil ph, and should not be scattered around as an insect repellent. If you can describe the insects and, what damage they are doing, you will surely find an answer.