new secret weapon against slugs and snails

[ris]

apparently coffee is a powerful neurotoxin that kills them dead quick. and you thought it was just a useful wake-up snort :D

bbc more (http://news.bbc.co.uk/hi/english/sci/tech/newsid_2067000/2067214.stm)

[unclehobart]

I like a nice sturdy mallet for that hands on approach.

[Luis G]

and how are you going to make them drink the coffee ?

[ris]

very tiny straws, and arrows saying 'delicious lettuce juice' :D

[Leslie]

Those blasted things decimated my first attempt at a pumpkin crop :grumpy:

[nalani]

coffee works really well for those little tree frogs ... *gr* .. I hate them!

lime works good too, Les ... and don't forget salt .. watch those slugs and snails shibble into oblivion MUHAHAHAHAHA!!!!

[ris]

fizzy-slugs! :D :D :D

[Gato_Solo]

Beer traps are a good idea as well. Just be sure to leave out some pretzels, too. :D

[Gonz]

beer traps are fun. they fall in, get drunk & can't swin to the side to get themselves out :lol: