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Do mothballs actually keep spiders away? We asked pest control pros

Key Points Mothballs are designed for clothes moths and are not approved for other pests.Mothballs could slightly help combat ...
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We Asked Pest Control Pros If Mothballs Keep Other Bugs Away—and We Were Shocked

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 ...
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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 ...
House Digest on MSN

8 common uses for mothballs that you should be avoiding (and what to do instead)

People use mothballs in many ways, but they're not always safe. To protect you and your household's health, try these ...