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Do Mothballs Keep Mice Away?

A mouse scurrying around the house is cause for alarm since they can carry disease. Do the mothballs in your closet keep mice ...
*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. 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 ...
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 ...