tmdals0213LOL... well sprinkling salt on them would kill them. Shooting them would probably kill them as well. <br /><br />BTW, backyard snails are edible, just catch as many as you'd like and stick them in an enclosure with some cornmeal. After two weeks, you are good to go. Throw'em in the saute pan with some butter and tons of garlic and you've got something that would cost $20+ at a French restaurant. Here is a link if you're interested in learning more: http://www.sfgate.com/news/article/Eating-Your-Garden-Snails-3302266.php<br /><br />Chef Keller would be proud...<br /><br />TL;DR: snails are mini land lobsters, eat them.