Mothballs are often touted as a quick fix for pest problems, and your gran may have sworn them, but is it actually a good ...

Some people will try just about anything to get rid of mice in their home, but there is one method that is just dangerous and ...

The Clemson University Department of Pesticide Regulation is urging homeowners to stop the outdoor use of mothballs to deter snake intrusion, after several complaints have been made to the agency from ...

A mouse scurrying around the house is cause for alarm since they can carry disease. Do the mothballs in your closet keep mice away? Here's why you shouldn't use them.

When it comes to skunks in your yard, there may be some panic. It all starts with knowing that they're there. There are some dead giveaways skunks are living in your yard, like finding holes in your ...

Mothballs are most effective at deterring clothes moths and their larvae. Beyond clothes moths, mothballs do not repel most pests and animals. To use mothballs safely and effectively, always store ...

Q: I have a problem with mice, and I’ve been using mothballs to get rid of them. I may have used too much, because I have symptoms like headaches, nausea and eye irritation. How can I detox from ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Q • I have a problem with mice, and I’ve been using mothballs to get rid of them. I may have used too much, because I have ...

A: Marion, no that’s not a good idea. Using mothballs in a vegetable garden might seem like a quick fix for a chipmunk problem, but they’re not. Mothballs used in a vegetable garden can pose risks to ...

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