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 ...

There are numerous hacks that will banish pests from your patio and garden, but one you're better off skipping involves using mothballs to repel mice. At first glance, it may seem like a good idea.

Skunks dig up yards and can spray pets and kids if they are not handled properly. Mothballs do not deter skunks and create more problems than they solve. Deterring skunks comes down to removing hiding ...

The following questions were asked on the state Department of Fish & Game website. QUESTION: A few years ago I got a bright (?) idea to minimize the possibility that bears might raid my food supply ...