What is an effective ,but kind, way to stop slugs and snails eating my Sunflower plants?

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First, stop the incessant rain. Then pluck them off (wearing rubber gloves) and drop them into ****, alcohol or if you’re ambitious, garlic butter and chopped parsley.

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