Ways to get rid of slugs and snails
First, make sure you have slugs and snails, not earwigs (pincher bugs). The best way to tell is if you see shiny snail trails around the garden.
Sprinkle pet-safe snail bait around the plants you want to protect, or create a barrier between where they hide during the day (under decks, dark places, and leaf matter) and where they feed at night.
You can also place a bowl of beer out to attract them (stale beer works best). This way they’ll have quite a party before they fall in and drown. (Probably won’t feel anything either.) Just remove the bowl in the morning so the neighbor’s pets don’t get drunk.