The Clemson University Department of Pesticide Regulation is urging homeowners to stop the outdoor use of mothballs to deter snake intrusion, after several complaints have been made to the agency from ...

People use mothballs in many ways, but they're not always safe. To protect you and your household's health, try these alternative solutions instead.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Skunk family near a building - Karel Bock/Shutterstock When it comes to skunks in your yard, there may be some panic. It all ...

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 ...

If you plan to use mothballs to repel mice from your yard or garden, think twice. You may be breaking the law and putting your family in danger.

Skunks dig up yards and can spray pets and kids if they are not handled properly. Mothballs do not deter skunks and create more problems than they solve. Deterring skunks comes down to removing hiding ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. With so much clickbait around these days, it can be hard to know which health news is merely alarmist, and which should make you ...