Moth balls will repel ants. However, moth balls are toxic and not safe to use. Instead use a 50/50 mix of water and vinegar which can be sprayed in areas that ants have been seen in.
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...
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.
Because they can be fatal if ingested, mothballs are not a safe choice to deter cats. Two safer alternatives are vinegar and ammonia.
Mothballs are not effective in repelling squirrels. Squirrels may actually be attracted to the strong odor of mothballs. It's best to use other squirrel repellents or humane deterrent methods to keep them away.
the mothballs will fly away
Spreading mothballs around an area will keep skunks away. They can be spread around a home, porch, or even garden.
It is because mothballs have a very high melting temperature & they stench a lot.
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!
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.