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From: ingrid@pilchuckDataio.UUCP (the Real Swede)
Newsgroups: net.garden
Subject: Re: repelling slugs and snails
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Date: Thu, 13-Mar-86 16:19:53 EST
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Posted: Thu Mar 13 16:19:53 1986
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> > I am looking for a way of repelling slugs and snails from my garden
> > (in the SF Bay area).  Would planting a border of marigolds and garlic
> > work?  Any suggestions would be gratefully received.
>
take some old piepans or other cheapy disposable plate things, and dig them
down level with the ground next to your garden. Fill aforementioned 
receptacles with beer. Slugs love beer and will crawl in drown...the worst
thing that can happen is that your dog will drink it. Don't let him drive..
:-)