how about just picking them off. slimy yes, but effective.

"tenplay" wrote in message
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We recently planted a few 4" high annuals in our home garden in Western
Washington near Olympia. Within a couple of nights, some of them were
stripped completed of their flowers and leaves. Our neighbor informed us
that the culprits are slugs and showed us the silvery trail that they
leave behind. She suggested that we use poison or else choose plants that
they don't like to eat. What are some colorful annuals (or even
perenials) that won't attract the slugs? Thanks for any advice.