A mouse scurrying around the house is cause for alarm since they can carry disease. Do the mothballs in your closet keep mice ...

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 ...

Mothballs only help prevent spiders by keeping one of their food sources (moths) away. Here's how experts actually recommend ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

*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 ...

Dear Abby: I had to write after reading the letter about "Granny Clair" who reeks of mothballs. My mother's home was also filled with mothballs. All her clothing smelled like mothballs, too. About 15 ...

Squirrels are commonplace in rural areas, urban spaces, and everywhere in between. While some people love these furry rodents and intentionally lure them into their yards, others dislike the damage ...