Virginia Cooperative Extension Master Gardener Program - Please spread the word and help us crush this dangerous myth: using mothballs outside IS NOT EFFECTIVE for deterring pests, is potentially VERY DANGEROUS, and
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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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What are Mothballs? Pesticide Product Labeling: Why is it important? What are the Environmental and Health Impacts?
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The use of mothballs to ward off rodents from cars parked at Corn Creek Boat Launch may be effective, but it's still illegal | The Spokesman-Review
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