"William Wagner" wrote in message
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In article ,
JoyB wrote:

Hi

I have a beautiful Hosta and every year it gets eaten by snails. I
wondered if anyone has any tips on how to stop this from happening. I
can't use slug pellets because of the pets and children. Any
information would be appreciated.

Joy

Consider ESCAR-GO

Active ingredient by weight 1% Iron Phosphate
Inert 99% could be blended bread.

Anyone know where to obtain Iron Phosphate? I ask about once a year.

Stuff is expensive but works and is not toxic.

Other brand names using iron phosphate are Sluggo and Safer's Slug & Snail
Bait. Here's a good article:

http://www.paghat.com/slugcontrol.html

Jim