Texas Poison Center Network - While mothballs are meant to kill moths, eggs and larvae, many people believe they are the perfect solution to keep snakes away. Mothballs are entirely ineffective for
No, mothballs should not be used outdoors to deter snakes, squirrels, or other animals! - Florida Family Nature
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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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