Holes On Hasta Leaves - Knowledgebase Question

Laflin, PA
Avatar for williamgulic
Question by williamgulic
April 20, 2001
Every year when th hosta plants come up they get hole on the leaves. I don't know what is eating them.


Image
Answer from NGA
April 20, 2001
The most common culprits are hail damage from eary storms that does not become apparent until later in the season, and then slug damage. Slugs work at night so we don't see them, but you may find trails of slugslime nearby. These can be stopped by sprinkling diatomaceous earth on the soil surface around the plants, by hand picking, by trapping and by baits such as Sluggo used carefully according to the label instructions.

You must be signed in before you can post questions or answers. Click here to join!

« Return to the Garden Knowledgebase Homepage

Member Login:

( No account? Join now! )

Today's site banner is by blue23rose and is called "Speedwell 'Georgia Blue''"

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.