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I am experiencing holes in the leaves of my hosta, coleus and dahila but in none of the other flowers in my gardens. The dahlias and hostas are still flowering. Can you tell me what it is? I don't see bugs, snails or slugs anywhere. Thank you, Marie Doerrbecker

Hello Marie, Thanks so much for your inquiry and will love to help you out with your pest issue! The thing that stands out most for me is the fact that the one common pest for all these plants that creates holes in the leaves is snails and or slugs. If the holes are close to a half inch in size or larger I feel confident that this is your pest! Look closely for snail mucus trails on the top of the leaves that would have been left in the evening hours. Just sprinkle some snail / slug bait around the base of your plants and see over the next couple weeks if you notice any new holes being formed. Thanks again Marie Cheers! Ian Hall