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Do Mothballs Actually Keep Spiders Away? We Asked Pest Control Pros

Mothballs only help prevent spiders by keeping one of their food sources (moths) away. Here's how experts actually recommend ...
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We Asked Pest Control Pros If Mothballs Keep Other Bugs Away—and We Were Shocked

Key Points 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 ...
AOL

We Asked Pest Pros If Mothballs Get Rid of Skunks and They All Said the Same Thing

Skunks dig up yards and can spray pets and kids if they are not handled properly. Mothballs do not deter skunks and create more problems than they solve. Deterring skunks comes down to removing hiding ...
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Are Mothballs the Secret to Keeping Silverfish Away? We Asked Pest Pros for Answers

Mothballs are intended to kill moths and protect your clothing, but can they keep silverfish away, too? We asked pest control experts to weigh in on whether mothballs are an effective repellent for ...
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Do Mothballs Keep Mice Away?

To keep mice away naturally, start by raiding your spice cabinet for strong-smelling spices, which can act as natural ...
The Vindicator

Here’s how to get rid of pesky chipmunks from your gardens

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 ...