Actually Byron may be on to something here. The slugs don't like sharp rough stone chips on the shingles, cut themselves to death if they try to make the trek to chile land. Asbestos has been banned for any use for quite some time, but really old used shingles could have it in them. If unsure of what you are getting, most home improvement stores will have "broken bundles" to sell. Death to Mr. Sluggo :-() Oops, gave away my age on that one. A bountiful harvest to all, Frank >>>snipped<<< >Reply-To: green56 <green56@PioneerPlanet.infi.net> > >Byron wrote: >> >> I found that roofing shingles makes a great slug barrier. had no slug damage this year. >> >> Byron > > >ISH! I'd rather keep asbestos outta my food, thanks! Even if fiber >glass... YUCK! > >green > >