Buggers getting my hostas and primroses

[Hikermann]

Have quite a few hostas, most of which are quite healthy -- but there are several that seem to be chewer-magnets; well-supplied with Buggetta pellets, etc., but that doesn't seem to faze the buggers; any suggestions what might be at work here and how to send them to some other nirvana? Thanks!

 

[Chuck]

Have quite a few hostas, most of which are quite healthy -- but there are several that seem to be chewer-magnets; well-supplied with Buggetta pellets, etc., but that doesn't seem to faze the buggers; any suggestions what might be at work here and how to send them to some other nirvana? Thanks!

That looks like caterpillar damage but it could also be insects. To make sure you kill whoever is assaulting your plants spray with a spinosad based insecticide as it will kill both although Bt is a better caterpillar killer. There are many brands of insecticide that are spinosad based. Spinosad is OMRI rated and completely safe for humans and pets