Mothballs ineffective Animal's arent "repeled" from mothballs, but they may avoid (step over) them, if they were just placed there. Naphthalene and Paradichlorobenzene sublimate quickly, so for extended periods of time in the outdoors the chemical's would be so dilute. I even doubt they would be so much as unpleasent to animal's unless you fertilze your lawn with them. My answer is pretty much no. PLUS, if you place them near your house (say, under your deck or in an attached shed), chances are excellent YOU will be repelled by the odor, and will be constantly compelled to think about long days spent in your elderly aunt's attic (which, unless she stashed the cash she bequeathed to you up there, is/was not a pleasant experience). Now, we need an answer on "how long do mothballs take to decay?"
Answer 2:
Mothballs DO repel some animals. When used as intended they repel or kill insects such as moths and silverfish. There is some evidence they repel snakes and keep away mice or other pests.
Yes, mothballs have been used successfully to repel ants. Other animals that are repelled by mothballs are mice and Spiders. Great care should be taken when using mothballs because they are also toxic to pets and humans.
Mothballs are used to deter a lot of different animals. Mothballs are frequently used to deter roaches, snakes, and other bugs, but will also deter rats.
Mothballs do not actually repel snakes. This is a common misconception. Snakes do not generally go into places inhabited by humans.
Yes, mothballs are a great and natural way to keep bees away on the summertime. You can put the mothballs in a mesh bag and hang it up outside.
No. moth balls only keep moths away. try again...
Because they can be fatal if ingested, mothballs are not a safe choice to deter cats. Two safer alternatives are vinegar and ammonia.
Responses from our users:Yes, they will; snakes can't stand the smell of mothballs because they smell poisonous.Yes, I used them with great results!
No, there is virtually nothing that will repel raccoons.
Sweat bees are attracted to the salt in human scent. Anything that covers the smell of perspiration will help keep sweat bees away.
While it is not proven that mothballs will keep wasps away, there is evidence that they do. Mothballs also seem to keep small rodents away too.
No. moth balls only keep moths away. try again...
Ammonia will not keep bees away or kill them. If you have a problem with bees on your property, contact a pest control company.
Yes, mothballs keep pigeons (Columbidae clade) away. They do not provide healthy, safe interactions for many birds because of their sheltering two environmentally problematic chemicals: dichlorobenzene and naphthalene.
They will but there are more effective control measures for them such as addressing the areas where they roost.
No-chigers are outside & too much ventilation.
One way to keep bees away from picnic food is by putting out bee traps around the area. Keep food covered and put away food right away.
Because they can be fatal if ingested, mothballs are not a safe choice to deter cats. Two safer alternatives are vinegar and ammonia.
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the mothballs will fly away
Responses from our users:Yes, they will; snakes can't stand the smell of mothballs because they smell poisonous.Yes, I used them with great results!
Keep calm and don't flap your hands. They will lose interest and fly away. If there are a lot of bees around, it is better if you don't wear flower-scented perfume.