Hello fellow CH ers. Was watching a tv show today and they said that bugs do not like thyme. they said to put thyme leaves in water to steep and then strain it and spray it on the plants. Another hint was that snails and slugs will not cross copper - supposedly it gives them a little elecric shock. They suggested using copper tape if you have raised beds or anything to hold the copper in place. Think that I'll give the thyme a try. Angel