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Toxicity most commonly occurs when dogs ingest mothballs. Long-term exposure to mothball fumes can also harm pets and people. "Ingestion of naphthalene mothballs can cause anemia, lethargy, vomiting, and sometimes kidney or liver damage."
Moth balls contain a toxic chemical, either naphthalene or paradichlorobenzene. Both become a gas when exposed to air and cause that pungent moth ball smell. These gases are irritating to the eyes and lungs and may cause headache, dizziness and nausea. They are both suspected of causing cancer.
Furthermore, can mothballs kill you? Composed of either naphthalene or para-dicholorbenzene, mothballs deter and kill insects. If you can smell mothballs, you are inhaling them and exposing yourself to their harmful effects. Mothball exposure can result in dizziness, headaches, nausea, disorientation, and difficulty breathing.
Mothballs or moth crystals are not to be used in open areas where the vapors can be inhaled by people. There are commercial repellent products available that contain naphthalene and sulfur and that have labels that do allow their use to repel rodents, snakes, raccoons, skunks, squirrels, bats, woodpeckers, and others.
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People use mothballs because moths have been known to eat through fabric in clothing and destroy the clothing items. They are used in an effort to stop the moth problem by killing or discouraging the moths from being in the area.
Common misunderstandings: Mothballs should not be placed in closets, attics, basements, storage chests or trunks, garment bags or other spaces other than in tightly closed containers as explained above. Gasses from the mothballs escape into the air and can cause respiratory problems.
Mothballs repel cockroaches in addition to moths. Just like moths, cockroaches stay away from the smell, as they know it is poisonous. Do not include food, as mothballs are poisonous. You cannot use mothballs out in the open because the vapors are toxic to all living things.
It was believed that by placing mothballs near a mouse nest you will get rid of your rodent problem. The amount of naphthalene found in mothballs is a small. It's enough to deter moths and other insects, but for mice it's no problem. The levels of naphthalene needed to repel mice are the same needed for humans.
Naphthalene can also enter your body if you smoke, eat mothballs , or drink water containing it. If you touch mothballs , naphthalene can enter your body.
In an airtight containers, the fumes released by mothballs accumulate and effectively work to kill adult clothes moths and moth larvaes. Mothballs are almost entirely (as in 99.99%) made up of one of two chemicals: naphthalene or paradichlorobenzene (also written as p-dichlorobenzene or PDCB).
While spiders have benefits, you don't always want them around. Mothballs are known for their ability to kill moths , eggs and larvae, but they also do well to ward off mice, snakes and spiders . With mothballs in the appropriate location, you can keep spiders away for as long as six months.
They are regulated in the United States by the Environmental Protection Agency. The label of any pesticide, including mothballs , specifies exactly where and how you can legally use the product. Using mothballs in a way not specified by the label is not only illegal , but can harm people, pets or the environment.
Mothballs are also dangerous because they can be mistaken for candy or food and eaten by children or pets. Using mothballs outside to repel snakes or to keep animals out of gardens can harm children, pets, or other wildlife. Mothballs used outdoors can also harm the environment by contaminating soil, plants, and water.
Mothballs or moth flakes placed on or around the bed do not repel or kill bed bugs . Rubbing alcohol will kill some bed bugs but only if sprayed directly on them; it is flammable and a fire hazard. Household spray cleaners and disinfectants do not kill bed bugs .
Mothballs are pesticides that slowly release a gas vapor to kill and repel moths (and their larvae) and other insects. Mothballs are also used to repel snakes, mice, and other animals, though this use is not recommended and can be harmful to pets, children, and the environment.
It may seem ironic, but skunks hate certain odors (as if they have room to judge). Citrus, ammonia, mothballs and predator urine (dog, coyote, etc) are three smells that can scare off skunks . If you use mothballs or ammonia-soaked cotton balls , be sure to keep them far away from children.
Yes, mothballs sublimate, which is one cool aspect of them. You can toss them in an area and they don't melt and soak the surface, and yet they give off a strong smell that can drive pests away.
Mothballs are a pesticide product that contain either naphthalene or paradichlorobenzene as active ingredients. Both of these chemicals are toxic fumigants (which means they volatilize into the air) and must be present in high concentrations to be effective.
When exposed to the elements, a mothball will generally last for between four and six weeks. However, the fumes can last much longer, allowing mothballs to effectively last for several years if in a properly sealed container.
Moth Balls As a Raccoon Repellent . While many raccoon repellents are available, mothballs are not among them. This chemical pesticide, designed to deter and kill moths , is restricted from use against raccoons throughout the United States.
Many sources advise changing the vacuum cleaner bag after each use but a much less wasteful way to do it is to place one or two moth balls in the bag. Moth balls actually kill fleas and if you hate the smell or are afraid of them - worry not. Another very effective way to kill fleas in the home is steam cleaning.
contain either naphthalene or paradichlorobenzene. Both of these chemicals are highly toxic and can get into the soil and groundwater. These mothball hazards may even harm the plants you are trying to protect. Mothballs are insecticides that are controlled by the Environmental Protection Agency.
The fumes from mothballs kill clothes moths, their eggs and larvae that eat natural fibers in indoor storage areas, such as closets, attics and basements. Mothballs are not intended to be used outdoors . The active ingredients can contaminate water and soil, harm wildlife, and contribute to air pollution.
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