>My chiles are all inside, so not at risk. I did notice that the jalapenos >have suffered a bit from aphids but the scotch bonnets - which give off >a lovely spicy smell when you brush the leaves - are clear. Has anyone >else found hotter chiles to be less prone to pests? I have some habaneros inside during winter, and I have to spray them for aphids. As regards slugs, I find that pellets sold for that purpose work best. Even a friend of mine who is super organic resorted to them, after trying to captivate hedgehogs. Tom Switzerland