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What are moth balls?

Updated: 10/9/2023
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They are used to protect clothes in storage from moth species that feed on certain fabrics. They look like cotton balls and smell like gasoline.

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its a ball that has pesticides used to keep moths away from clothes and places like that

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To keep moths from damaging clothing stored long term.

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