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Hi Crystal: As far as I am concerned there is no humanely way of getting rid of those nasty creatures failing a very quick demise by cutting them in half. I still use an old pastic container with salt and dump them in, that way I can't see what is going on, then I focus on something else that is more pleasant. Blooms

Welcome by the way.... Blooms

Thank you, Blooms, for a speedy welcome.

I think there might be abit of a Buddhist in me, coz I'm thinking these cratures have as much right to be in my garden as I do.
And I worry that when I snuff it, I might return as a slug and be salted.

Maybe I should just sling 'em over a neighbours garden.The ideal candidate would be she that allows the hedge to grow and grow and GROW!

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Hi Crystal,I'm of the same opinion as you as far as slugs are concerned.Have you got any waste land or untended gardens nearby?If so collect your slugs and snails and liberate them there.I get rid of mine in the field across the road in the safe knowledge that they are very unlikely to find their way back.

Thank you Mcmneil.

I have a fair few fields (try saying that when you've had a couple!) nearby. I would sleep at night having done that. I'm becoming a softie in my old age, me thinx.

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Welcome to GOY, Crystal. Slugs and snails are an absolute MENACE, aren't they. I am afraid that when I find them, they are sent for a swim in the stream. Then I try to forget them... I do intend to buy copper bands for when I replace the three new Clematis they munched on three times despite trying to protect the poor plants. I was upset particularly about the one called 'Henryii' bought because our Labrador is Henry! Well, wouldn't you be?

Hi, I am no fan of slugs although I am of Hedgehogs and frogs etc. So I dont use any pellets but when I find them I (keep a small knife in my greenhouse) slice them in two. Leaving them for everyone that does enjoy the odd slug or two..

I like to blindfold the slugs, take them about 100 yards away, and spin them around until they're disorientated so they can't find their way back. Or, I just put them on the bird feeder.....

PMSL...Cluelesskev. Zen or no...slugs are always with us if we garden...You may just be undergoing a plague time and if you pick them religiously (ha) and dispose of them so that they can't return...you should lessen your problem significantly, (How bout dumping them into a container of warm water and then flushing) (seems less punitive than salt..) ahem... pick and dispose that's my suggestion..they love stoney cracks and crevices and leave trails so you can trace their travels...leave bait...(upside down grapefruit rinds) collect the culprits in the a.m. or go out with flashlight after dark... birds and pets might sample pellets...so try deportation first. good luck.
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