Mothball Repellent

I use to always put mothballs in my basement and a few out
around my house. They do work and keep out those little nasty
varmints .... spiders, mice, snakes.Last year I found out that moth
balls are very harmful and poisonious to pets and people."Simple
SolutionIt was sobering to see that naphthalene, the main
ingredient in conventional moth balls was recently listed as a
registered carcinogen by the U.S. government. How many homes have
that memorable smell impregnating their sweater chests and closets?
Natural moth repellents are the only safe choice, and their
fragrances are effective. If you have mothballs in your house, put
them in the trash, and air anything that holds their smell in the
sun as often as possible.Here is how to make an easy and effective
moth repellent sachet:This recipe will fill about a dozen sachets.
You can buy herbs in bulk at almost any health food store:2 ounces
each dried rosemary and mint1 ounce each dried thyme and American
ginseng8 ounces whole clovesMix herbs and place some in the center
of a bandanna or handkerchief (or in a muslin tea-bag, available at
health food stores). Tie with a ribbon."
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When needing a window curtain, use a top bed sheet. A curtain
rod will go threw the tab of the sheet at the top. If they are to
long, cut excess off at the bottom and make your
tiebacks.

I use mothballs in the storage buildings. I just throw them
around on the floor and in the corners. Here in West Texas we have
a lot of rattle snakes. This also keeps the mice away in the fall
and winter.

Another spot/or spots that are good to put the mothballs is in
/or on /or under your snowblower when you put it away for the
summer, and your riding mower for the winter . Jim.

This is a great hint. I've placed mothballs throughout my boat
and engine compartment since I bought it 10 years ago and never
even saw signs of rodents, etc. Others have had uphostery and
engine wiring ruined by mice, etc. Thanks for the great idea about
the glass bottle and vented lid, I'll try that next year.Posted by
JO'Connor/ December 23, 2005

Dear Mother Earth Living:I would like to know if the mothballs
in the glass jar trick will work to keep one of my cats from
knocking over and chewing on my three fake Christmas trees. I love
your emails and magazine. Thanks for any help you might send my
way.

Mothballs will also keep mice and critters out of stored
vehicles and also out of your car or truck. Place some mothballs in
some old pantyhose and put under the hood of the vehicle. You can
alternately just put them under the hood but if you place them in
the panty hose it makes it easier to take them out before you start
driving, unless of course you like the smell of mothballs
:).