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They are more concentrated (more effective) that way. Remember to use less & allow plenty of time to air out the garment before you wear. Even if the bag is sealed airtight, the garment may be affected without your knowledge.
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Why can para-Dichlorobenzene be successfully used in a closed garment bag to prevent damage to clothes by moth larvae?
Paradichlorobenzene mothballs work similarly to napthalene as in they deter moths from living in closed garment bags. However, the two cannot be mixed, and PDB cannot be used in plastic containers.
Are camphor balls and moth balls the same thing?
Camphor balls and moth balls are the same thing. They are both used to in storage areas to keep away moths.
What element is in moth balls?
Moth balls are made of naphthalene, a compound that contains hydrogen and carbon atoms. They are used to keep away moths.
Does moth balls kill silverfish?
depends on the type of moth ball and where being used...naphthalene moth balls just repel insects...paradichlorabenzine, will kill insects if they are in an enclosed environment Lar
What can be used instead of custard powder?
moth balls do fine
What property of napththalene balls allows it to be used in moth balls for cloth protection?
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Will moth balls help get rid of bees?
One way to get rid of bees or keep them away is by using moth balls. You can put them inside an old nylon and hang it close to a nest and in areas that you want to keep bees away from including porches and play sets.
Will moth balls effect a canines scent?
Not permanently, but can be used to perhaps cover another scent.
Why naftalin balls that you used to protect clothes from moth become small?
The naphthalene balls will undergo sublimation even at room temperature. When these balls are used to protect the clothes from moths, we can identify the smell of the balls. This is due to its sublimation which makes it to become small.
Will Mothballs help deter yellow jackets?
Yes, but beware. I once dropped a mothball down a hole in the ground which was the yellowjacket's nest. 3 days later, the mothball was out and sitting on top of the ground, a few inches from the nest. I was amazed that the yellowjackets somehow managed to lift out the mothball.
What are moth balls?
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.
Will moth balls ruin an engine?
They say napthalene can but it has to be extracted and used like gasoline, you can't just shove mothballs in there.
