Slime in the garden

You will never believe what came in the office this week! Turf grass with SLIME MOLD. This realtive of the fungi actually does little damage to the plants it grows on. They feed on the exudates ($20 college word) or the watery dew that the blades shed in the mornings. Proteins and sugars feed the slime mold. Many years the molds dry up by this time. But with the frequent rains, floods and thunder showers, the molds have lasted longer into the summer than usual.
There are no chemicals to apply. They will disappear when the dry weather hits! Don't spray them with water, it will spread the spores and allow them to germinate on other surfaces.
Other slimy creatures that you can tell have visited the garden are the snails and slugs. UGH! Check your paths and sidewalks for clear, glistening trails of slime. Then, check your plants. If your plants have irregular holes in leaves or stems, you might want to set a few traps. Small dishes of beer or brewers yeast set flush with the soil will attract the slimy ones to feast and drown.
I guess there is room for all the creatures in the garden, but watch out: once they cross the threashhold of the house, all bets are off.