Pests on Hostas

Question

I have recently found groupings of very small blackish either bugs or eggs on the leaves and/or in the lower curl of the leaves as the leaves come out of the ground. Also, the flower portion that was just coming up is covered in them. I have cut the affected pieces off the plants. What are these and how do I get rid of them? Please help. I live in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

Answer 1

My first thought was that was you are seeing is slug poo. Have you seen any there? Slugs love hostas and there are various treatments for them. Here is a good link.

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/hosta/hosta-pest-control.htm