As it is not toxic to mice they will happily scamper near mothballs without a care in the world.
Moth balls for the attic to control critters.
Getting rid of the mothball smell while it s possible to wait out the mothball smell this isn t recommended in no small part because the poisonous residue will remain after the smell dissipates.
Not many people know that mothballs are pesticides and are regulated by the environmental protection agency epa just like any other pesticide.
He suggests we throw mothballs in the attic and that will keep them away.
When we visit homes to remove squirrels birds bats or other nuisance animals in attics we often find that the homeowner has thrown mothballs into the attic space in an attempt to repel the intruders.
This is due to the toxicity of the gas that is emitted from the mothball.
The next morning derik s wife beverly woke up and noticed an unusual odor in the house.
Lately derik had seen a couple of rats in his basement and heard them running around in his attic during the nighttime.
While moth balls might effectively deter squirrels and other rodents from infiltrating your attic you could end up harming your health and the health of the people who live in your home.
Place several mothballs in the vacuum cleaner bag.
Use mothballs as a do it yourself pest control for fleas.
Every type of over the counter repellent sold at places like home depot or lowe s or online from coyote urine flakes to ammonia to the end all be all el cheapo scam mothballs.
Mothballs work for fleas.
Mothballs moth crystals or moth cakes are an age old remedy for getting rid of everything from moths to cockroaches to squirrels in the attic.
So this handy man we have used mentions a solution that he swears has worked for others.
Some insects have a natural response to stay away from mothballs due to this toxicity.
As a result derik purchased several boxes of mothballs and then scattered them in his basement and attic.
By chris williams on may 19 2016.
How to do it yourself pest control with mothballs.
In my 15 years as a wildlife removal professional i have seen it all.
Having a lot of moth balls in your attic can cause all those living in the home to experience unpleasant symptoms such as sore throats and headaches.
Since moth balls take oxygen from the air keeping them in your attic is similar to running your car engine in a garage with the door shut.
The gas is not toxic to mice.
If you are trying to discourage squirrels you would have to use such a large quantity of moth balls throughout an area that the smell could easily permeate throughout your home.
The little f ers have eaten away at furniture stored in our attic and eaten part of our overhangs that we have twice had patched and painted costing over 1 000.
However the fumes can last much longer allowing mothballs to effectively last for several years if in a properly sealed container.
Derik s neighbor advised him to use mothballs to control the rats.
That s not a good decision in more ways than one.
