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Do mothballs really work?

14 years ago

I heard that putting mothballs in the garden will keep my dogs away. i have a black lab that likes to dig up my garden, but he seems to only go after the same one spot each time. is it safe and effective to put down mothballs? will the smell really work to keep him away?

Comments (3)

tsugajunkie z5 SE WI ♱
14 years ago
Mothballs are a bit too toxic to be putting anywhere.

tj
rhizo_1 (North AL) zone 7
14 years ago
TJ is correct. They are never to be used outside in the open. The ingestion of just one can kill your dog.

Purchase a repellent that is intended for this use, instead.
albert_135 　 39.17°N 119.76°W 4695ft.
14 years ago
My grandparents used mothballs and they are all dead.

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