No problem, we can discuss anything like that here. Since Plantcompost hasn't responded, I hope you don't mind if I add my 2 cents. Ferric phosphate is a safe and very effective way of eliminating slugs. It does not harm birds or wildlife, even if they eat it directly. It can be harmful to fish if it is applied directly to their habitat, such as in a garden pond. But the amount you use in a garden could never harm wild fish. I don't see any point in using coffee.

Sorry to hijack Plantcompost, please feel free to add if you have anything else.

Thanks northspruce, I appreciate the reply. Your remarks help a lot. It was such a thoroughly adorable toad... Happy spring to all (going down to 29 here tonight...)

Alice