Are mothballs safe around plants?

A: The chemicals in mothballs are not translocated into edible plants. Some gardeners use mothballs to keep out rabbits and squirrels but the results are questionable. Mothballs can kill the vegetables by touching them.

Can you put mothballs in your flower bed?

While the fumes from mothballs may keep some animals from munching on your garden plants, they are not intended for this type of usage. Using them in the garden or anywhere else outdoors is not a good idea, as these products could be harmful to pets, young children or wild animals that find the mothballs.

Is it safe to use mothballs in a vegetable garden?

Don’t use them in any food area. Mothballs are a toxic pesticide and should be treated as such. They are definitely not an organic or safe solution to garden or pest problems. They are intended to be used in an enclosed area to prevent insects from eating stored clothing.

Is it safe to put mothballs around tomato plants?

The Gardening Channel notes that chemicals in the mothballs irritate moles, forcing them to abandon the tunnels and go elsewhere. Do not place any mothballs into the hole where your tomato plants will go. The ingredients in the mothballs will kill the plant if placed that close together in a confined underground space.

Do moth balls dissolve in rain?

Do mothballs dissolve in rain? Yes, mothballs sublimate, which is one cool aspect of them. You can toss them in an area and they don’t melt and soak the surface, and yet they give off a strong smell that can drive pests away.

Why would you put mothballs in your yard?

Mothballs sometimes are used illegally to repel pests not listed on labels. Some of these “off-label pests” include: squirrels, skunks, deer, mice, rats, and snakes, among others animals. Use mothballs pesticide products to control the pests listed on the label only!

How long do moth balls last outside?

One mothball in open air takes 3-6 months to dissipate entirely. If you place the mothball underneath clothing or otherwise not in open air, it will take up to 12 months to completely dissipate. The mothball smell stays in your home for months or years after dissipating.

How do I keep squirrels out of my flower pots?

Mix something into the potting soil that squirrels find distasteful. Natural repellents may include cayenne pepper, crushed red pepper, vinegar, peppermint oil, or garlic (or try a combination of two or more).

Will paprika deter squirrels?

Dry Repellents From your spice rack, gather paprika, cayenne pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes. Sprinkle a mixture of these spices where you don’t want squirrels to dig or tread. You can even mix them in with your wild birdseed to keep the squirrels from eating it.

Will mothballs keep squirrels out of flower pots?

Squirrels dig primarily to bury their cache of food, such as acorns or nuts. Flower pots are ideal because potting soil is so soft and easy for squirrels to dig. Mothballs can also be used to repel squirrels.

Will coffee grounds repel squirrels?

Coffee Grounds While you might find the scent of coffee delicious, squirrels don’t. A light layer of coffee grounds around hibiscus plants can keep them from being the pests’ next meal. Just sprinkle some fresh grounds on the soil surrounding the plants to keep squirrels away.

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