Animal Digging Mulch and Eating Hostas: Skunk, Squirrel, or Vole?

Two Different Culprits Likely

• Digging in damp mulch = skunks or squirrels after earthworms/grubs.
• Hosta browsing = deer, rabbits, or voles (voles eat roots, not leaves).

Cats Outdoors = Risk

Free-roaming cats kill wildlife and bring parasites home. Keep cats indoors.

Next Steps

1. Measure holes; photograph damage.
2. Use ICWDM → Animal Damage ID key.
3. Target each problem separately.