Are mothballs illegal in Canada?

Wash clothing or fabrics before using. Consumers are also reminded that there are no registered outdoor uses for mothballs or moth flakes in Canada. Such use creates potential risks to both human and animal health. Mothballs and moth flakes are pesticide products.

Can you still buy mothballs?

But while mothballs are still available for purchase, you’re far less likely to find anyone who actually admits to using them to preserve their clothes or prevent an insect problem.

How much do mothballs cost?

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What to use instead of mothballs?

Natural Mothball Alternatives for Storage

• Lavender Satchels. While the soothing scent of lavender is wonderful for us, most moths stay away from it.
• Cedar Chips and Blocks. The aromatic aroma of cedar repels many kinds of insects and pests.
• Mint.
• Cloves, Rosemary and Thyme.
• Airtight Containers.
• White Camphor Oil.

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.

Do you really need moth balls?

The use of mothballs, flakes, or blocks in a tightly closed container will eradicate clothes moths. But if the containers are not airtight, the pesticide fumes accumulate in living spaces where people and pets can breathe them in for long periods of time.

Do mothballs hurt cats?

Why are mothballs toxic to cats? Mothballs contain a high concentration of insect repellent. Poisoning most commonly occurs when cats or dogs ingest mothballs. Ingestion of naphthalene mothballs can cause gastrointestinal upset and less frequently, anemia, neurologic signs and kidney or liver damage.

How big is a package of moth balls?

Save up to $100♢ on your qualifying purchase. Curbside pickup available. Enoz 20 oz. Ready-to-Use Para Moth Balls kills clothes moths and carpet beetles with no clinging odor. This package of moth balls treats an area up to 62.5 cu. ft.

How do you get rid of a snake at Home Depot?

Put bricks or stones on the top to secure the can in place. Then, if available, an animal control service can be called to remove the snake from the area for you. While snakes are extrememly shy by reptile nature, and most, whether venomous or non-venomous, will immediately retreat from people and non-prey animals, not all do that every time.

How big is the ENOZ Moth Ball box?

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When to use ENOZ naphthalene moth control balls?

Save up to $100♢ on your qualifying purchase. Schedule your product to be delivered for free when you need it most. Enoz Mothballs are ideal for use in protecting clothing and other materials. All Enoz products are EPA approved.