"Honeybee" wrote in message
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I have used copper pennies in rings around hostas. This works while the
plants are young. When the leaves grow and expand beyond the circle they
are
no longer effective. I have had the most sucess with beer. Small round
ziplock containers buried to ground level filled 3/4 full will protect 2 -
3
plants. Empty and refill every week or two regardless of rainfall.....I
have
them in an irrigated area and the traps remain effective fo this long. I
use
Molson Canadian for my bait. Not for human consumption......



I have had good luck using the iron phosphate slug killers. They are
non-toxic to people and wildlife and work quite well if applied at the right
time.