They'll survive, first leaf, maybe two will have holes. If eye was gone it would start a new eye. Hosta are tough they want to survive. Keep after the slugs, knock em back early will help later in season.

Paul

i am not aware of a slug.. nor a gang of them.. EVER KILLING A HOSTA....

they might make them so ugly that you want to kill the thing ... but they wont kill it ...

check the FAQ's for slug controls.. there is really no reason to use chemicals if you have the time to be a bit proactive ...

good luck

ken

Sluggo is organic (iron phosphate) so not a problem for people or animals, just slugs. I use the iron phosphate type slug bait in my garden as well. I just wish the slugs would find it quite as appetizing as my dogs! Try putting down the bait much sooner, right before you expect the eyes to appear.

Paul and Ken are correct that your hostas will survive but since they are only one eye they'll probably be somewhat tattered this year. The solution is to buy more hostas then you won't notice the damaged ones :-)

How often do I apply the Sluggo to my beds? Does it work well? I chose it because I have a Golden Retriever and cats and it said it was safe for animals.

Sluggo gets fuzzy and disappears. When you see it disappearing, apply more. It works VERY well.

-Babka

If you see the slugs spray then directly with 10% ammonia (90% water) solution.

Paul