HOSTA – DAMAGE OF A DIFFERENT KIND

Question

Two mornings ago I noticed one of my Hostas had had many of its leaves pulled or cut out. This morning I found two more with similar damage. They are all the same variety. Other Hostas have not been touched. Would it be a rat, a squirrel, a badger, a fox, a bird or a cat? I should mention that I have been using the new type of slug pellets which , in addition to them not being harmful to birds, the birds actually like them and eat them. Could it be that something is destroying the plants to get at the pellets?

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Answer 1

That could be a good explanation! Unfortunately, I can't be sure of what is causing it, either. You may catch it in the act at some point, but you could try bird netting.

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/bird-netting-for-pests.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/hosta/page/2