Mothballs are a pesticide and should be used with care

Mothballs are a pesticide and should be used with care

Mothballs are a pesticide and should be used with care

CORVALLIS, Ore. – Controlling pests outdoors is a common summer activity for gardeners, but it’s also important to know how to safely and effectively protect against an insect that feeds indoors and can ruin clothing. Mothballs, one of the most common methods to control clothes moths, need to be recognized as a pesticide that can be harmful to humans or animals when misused, according to Tim Stock, Extension integrated pest management education specialist and director of the OSU Extension School IPM Program.

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Mothballs are a pesticide and should be used with care

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Mothballs are a pesticide and should be used with care

Mothballs are a pesticide and should be used with care

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Mothballs are a pesticide and should be used with care

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Mothballs are a pesticide and should be used with care

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