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Do mothballs actually keep spiders away? We asked pest control pros

Key Points Mothballs are designed for clothes moths and are not approved for other pests.Mothballs could slightly help combat spiders by killing their food source (moths).To get rid of spiders, use a ...
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We Asked Pest Control Pros If Mothballs Keep Other Bugs Away—and We Were Shocked

Mothballs are most effective at deterring clothes moths and their larvae. Beyond clothes moths, mothballs do not repel most pests and animals. To use mothballs safely and effectively, always store ...