Slug damage can be a common problem for hostas, as these plants are known to be a favorite food for slugs. Fortunately, there are several ways to protect your hostas from these critters putting holes in that gorgeous foliage.🌱🌱 Handpicking is a simple but effective method of removing slugs from your hostas. Go out at night with a flashlight and pick off any slugs you find. You can dispose of them in a bucket of soapy water.🌱 Copper is toxic to slugs, so you can create a barrier around your ho

6.2K views · 139 reactions | The stinging rose slug caterpillar, with its blood-red stripes, couldn’t send a stronger warning message to potential predators if it tried. Each of its traffic-cone-like appendages are covered in venomous spines, making this insect a challenging meal for even the most hardened predators. More Eastern U.S. caterpillars from Samuel Jaffe and The Caterpillar Lab: bit.ly/2E0TGRk. | bioGraphic | Facebook