What animals eat hostas?

What Animals Are Eating Your Hostas. The deer hugely feed on hostas. Two nocturnal pests, snails and slugs. Those Rabbits hiding in your farm. Squirrels and voles. read more

Deer are common prey to hostas. The large animals can make short work of an entire hosta plant in a matter of minutes. If you live in an area widely populated with deer, you may have difficulty protecting your hostas from becoming a late-night snack. High security fences might keep deer out of your yard, but are not always practical. read more

Other animals that will consume hostas include rabbits, squirrels and voles. Rabbits will nibble on the shoots and flowers. Squirrels, according to Ohio State Extension, are most likely to eat hosta plants during a drought and sometimes will uproot plants. Voles attack the roots. Control animal predators with fencing or wire screening. read more

Voles and other rodents, such as mice also eat hosta plants. However, voles and mice tend to burrow down into the ground and eat the roots of the plant. While certain animals can do damage to hosta plants, slugs and snails are the biggest pests, according to Gardening Know How. read more