Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Using mothballs in the garden is harmful to the environment, pets, and people, and it's often illegal. Mothballs release toxic ...

If you’re trying to keep mice away, a well-meaning friend or family member might suggest mothballs as an easy-to-use deterrent. However, this old-school trick should stay in the past. "Mothballs are ...

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A person's hand is holding three mothballs - Photo With Kiran/Shutterstock With so much clickbait around these days, it can be hard to know which health news is merely alarmist, and which should make ...

Dear Heloise: Mothballs might seem like an easy way to scare away animals, but they cause more trouble than they're worth. They're full of strong chemicals that can hurt your family, your pets, 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 ...

A: Marion, no that’s not a good idea. Using mothballs in a vegetable garden might seem like a quick fix for a chipmunk problem, but they’re not. Mothballs used in a vegetable garden can pose risks to ...

Dear Abby: I had to write after reading the letter about "Granny Clair" who reeks of mothballs. My mother's home was also filled with mothballs. All her clothing smelled like mothballs, too. About 15 ...

DEAR HELOISE: Mothballs might seem like an easy way to scare away animals, but they cause more trouble than they’re worth. They’re full of strong chemicals that can hurt your family, your pets, and ...