Andrew, Agreed, it would be more effective to mix the Plantskydd granules near the roots or bulbs at planting time, which I did for new plantings. For established areas of the garden I scratched it into the soil. Carol, NW CT In a message dated 12/28/2011 11:04:01 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, awilson@avonia.com writes: Carol, It may be non-toxic, as you say, but it is surely non-effective also. Pellets that are placed below ground where most of these creatures do their dining and cause damage to the roots of your plants is a far better place to put the pellets. Andrew San Diego _______________________________________________ pbs mailing list pbs@lists.ibiblio.org http://pacificbulbsociety.org/list.php http://pacificbulbsociety.org/pbswiki/