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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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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 9y agoMothballs are a good cat repellent. Cats do not like the smell of mothballs and will stay out of your yard and will not attempt to lick or eat the mothball.
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Does mothballs keep dogs away?
No. moth balls only keep moths away. try again...
Are mothballs bad for cats?
sure it is. . mothballs are poisonous and used to kill pests like roaches.
Do mothballs get rid of stray cats?
Mothballs are not safe ways to deter cats. They are fatal if ingested. Two safer alternatives are ammonia and vinegar.
Will mothballs keep away snakes?
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!
Can you use Clorox to keep away cats?
You should not use Clorox or any type of bleach to keep cats away. Clorox and bleach are poisonous and can kill the cats.
Does mothballs keep dogs away?
No. moth balls only keep moths away. try again...
Will mothballs chase away wasps?
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.
Do mothballs keep feral cats away?
I am a chemist. The napthalene in mothballs is not only a poison to moths but other animals as well (like dogs and cats). So you may be keeping the feral cats away permanently. Please consider a more humane option like calling animal control or the local humane society.
Do mothballs keep squirrels away?
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.
Do moth balls keep stray cats away?
Moth balls are POISONOUS to cats! Bad idea!
Does mothballs keep pigeon away?
They will but there are more effective control measures for them such as addressing the areas where they roost.
Will mothballs kill Stink bugs?
No-chigers are outside & too much ventilation.
How do you repel cats?
With lemon juice or mothballs.
Are mothballs bad for cats?
sure it is. . mothballs are poisonous and used to kill pests like roaches.
Do mothballs get rid of stray cats?
Mothballs are not safe ways to deter cats. They are fatal if ingested. Two safer alternatives are ammonia and vinegar.
What happens if you don't put enough baking soda in the mothballs?
the mothballs will fly away
Will mothballs keep away snakes?
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!
