A person's hand is holding three mothballs - Photo With Kiran/Shutterstock With so much clickbait around these days, it can be hard to know which health news is merely alarmist, and which should make ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Mothballs are ineffective at repelling mice. Using mothballs outdoors can harm the environment. Seal gaps and use traps to ...

There are numerous hacks that will banish pests from your patio and garden, but one you're better off skipping involves using mothballs to repel mice. At first glance, it may seem like a good idea.