What is eating my hostas??

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joelcoqui Roslyn, United States Aug 01, 2011

Leaves turn yellow from the bottom and come off easily. I see little eggs.

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joelcoqui Roslyn, United States Aug 04, 2011

where is the new thread and answer?

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JoParrott Richland, WA(Zone 7b) Aug 04, 2011

Looks like slugs to me-

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virginiarose Portsmouth, VA(Zone 8a) Oct 04, 2011

joelcoqui, Just happened to see your post. Please ask your question and post your picture on 'Hosta Forum' there are a lot of people who are knowledgeable about Hosta's and Hosta problems of all kinds. Happy Gardening!!

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PhyllisMihalik Chardon, OH Oct 10, 2011

Do the hostas have eaten edges on the leaves? If so you are looking at the damage done by the larvae of the black vine weevil. "Eggs" are the larvae and the leaves are turning yellow because the larvae have eaten through the vascular system for that leaf. This weevil deposits her eggs on the crown of hostas. Look for an insecticide for borers and follow the mfg. directions.

Apply to all your hostas. May take several years of diligence to get rid of them.

Hope this helps.

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