i am overwhelmed with the success of myriad insects this year. from slugs to caterpillars to aphids, they are bombarding me. today i noticed that all, and i mean every one, of my many waterlily leaves have been destroyed; as though someone had taken a knife to them, without evidence of anything or much being eaten. the rips are also on my garden plants, in particular on a gold standard hosta which is on the edge of the pond. it looks as though a madman has gone beserk with a dagger.

does anyone have any idea of what i am dealing with? i suspect earwigs, but i could use any information, advice, experience available.

thank u

joan