Virginia Cooperative Extension Master Gardener Program - Please spread the word and help us crush this dangerous myth: using mothballs outside IS NOT EFFECTIVE for deterring pests, is potentially VERY DANGEROUS, and
![My husband and I have found a good number of mothballs by one side of our (fenced) yard TWICE this week. We have two dogs and a two year old child. : My husband and I have found a good number of mothballs by one side of our (fenced) yard TWICE this week. We have two dogs and a two year old child. :](https://i.redd.it/79bts4xncfdb1.jpg)
My husband and I have found a good number of mothballs by one side of our (fenced) yard TWICE this week. We have two dogs and a two year old child. :
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The use of mothballs to ward off rodents from cars parked at Corn Creek Boat Launch may be effective, but it's still illegal | The Spokesman-Review
No, mothballs should not be used outdoors to deter snakes, squirrels, or other animals! - Florida Family Nature
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Hang a stocking with moth balls. The smell of the moth balls keeps the bee's away from your wood area | Wood bees, Garden sculpture, Outdoor fun
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