plants. We had this problem in Denver...either try the lidful of beer method or go get some slug bait at the store. Good luck! In other news, I'm glad to hear that pregnancy does not alter one's permanent taste for heat...right now I can't even eat anything as strong as onion without feeling nauseous. It's bland-city (and it's driving me nuts!!!) I'm looking forward to this passing and going back to my smoked habs! Babs -- "I'd rather be camping..." Babs VanRenterghem, Ph.D. Barbara.VanRenterghem@ummed.edu University of Massachusetts Medical Center Worcester, MA