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Do Mothballs Keep Mice Away?

A mouse scurrying around the house is cause for alarm since they can carry disease. Do the mothballs in your closet keep mice ...
Some people will try just about anything to get rid of mice in their home, but there is one method that is just dangerous and ...
Q: I have a problem with mice, and I’ve been using mothballs to get rid of them. I may have used too much, because I have symptoms like headaches, nausea and eye irritation. How can I detox from ...
*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Q • I have a problem with mice, and I’ve been using mothballs to get rid of them. I may have used too much, because I have ...
Mint is one of the best all-natural mice deterrents there is. “Mice really hate the smell and will go out of their way — even leave their cozy nests behind —to avoid it,” Carpenter reveals. “Just take ...
Mothballs are most effective at deterring clothes moths and their larvae. Beyond clothes moths, mothballs do not repel most pests and animals. To use mothballs safely and effectively, always store ...
Q. I just found out that my landlord put a whole box of mothballs under my house because my mother told him she saw a mouse. Are mothballs toxic to animals? I have two dogs and a bird. Also, are they ...