I used SLUGGO this year. Sprinkled it around the plants and it seemed to keep the slugs partially at bay. But they still killed about 10 of 12 10inchers I had put out in June. Luckily the larger BlueCityDiesel and Purps were established enough to stay healthy and are doing great. I've found much joy in severing the slugs with my pruners this year. The guts just ooze out.