Mothballs are said to be a great method of keeping cockroaches away. Cockroaches are reported to not like the smell of mothballs, which is why they work so well at controlling roach infestations. But do mothballs really keep them away? You are not alone if you are worried about cockroaches taking over your home. One of the biggest problems is that they can walk on just about any surface, including along a flat floor. In fact, some species of cockroach have even mastered climbing walls. If you have been dealing with roaches, but have found that traps and sprays aren’t very reliable, using chemical control to kill them may be the perfect solution. Mothballs are a great non-chemical method to get rid of roaches. Mothballs are a popular insect repellent choice for those trying to get rid of cockroaches without using chemicals. While they are one of the most affordable options, they can have negative effects on children and pets if they chew on the mothballs or if you mistake a mothball for candy. Mothballs always remind me of my grandmother’s house. She was amazing at baking, sewing and even did all of the yard work herself. The woman was a one-woman force. To this day, I remember donning a full length yellow raincoat and boots whenever I visited her house — it was mandatory when entering the kitchen. Those old-school yellow canisters of mothballs were placed strategically throughout the kitchen (she had to abide by whatever health code was relevant at the time).

Do Mothballs Keep Cockroaches Away

Introduction

Mothballs are a good way to repel cockroaches, but there are more effective ways to get rid of the pest. If you find that mothballs do not work for keeping cockroaches away and you have an infestation, it is best to contact a pest control specialist. They will be able to identify why the mothballs were not effective and what else could be done.

Mothballs can be used as a cockroach repellent.

The first thing to understand about mothballs is that they are toxic to humans and pets. Even if you don’t have any pets, the smell of mothballs can be annoying for your neighbors. Mothballs also contain chemicals that affect insects, plants and other wildlife in the area where they are placed.

While it’s true that some people claim to find mothballs effective as a cockroach repellent, there are many reasons why this might not work for everyone:

The smell of mothballs repel cockroaches.

Mothballs contain naphthalene, which is toxic to cockroaches. The smell of mothballs causes them to flee. Mothballs also contain paradichlorobenzene, which is also toxic to the insect and helps repel them from your home.

However, both naphthalene and paradichlorobenzene are highly toxic to humans as well. They can cause irritation of the airways, nausea and vomiting if inhaled in high concentrations (which will happen when you open up a container full of mothballs).

To treat cockroach infestation, place mothballs in areas where you have seen cockroaches.

Mothballs can be used to treat a cockroach infestation. Place the mothballs in areas where you have seen cockroaches. The amount of time that each mothball is effective depends on its size and where it is placed. If there are cracks or crevices where the odor from the mothballs may get into, then it is best to place several small pieces of crumpled paper at intervals along these places. Mothballs will generally keep their effectiveness for about 6 weeks if they are stored in an airtight container. When storing them outdoors, use caution when placing them near plants because they can damage vegetation by absorbing moisture from soil and becoming mushy when wet (mushiness may also make it easier for children to pick up).

When using this method to control cockroaches, you should only use one type at a time because combining different products could make your home more uncomfortable due to irritating fumes or odors as well as increase potential health risks associated with insecticides (such as respiratory problems). You should also consider what other chemicals might be present within your home before using any insecticide product since some people may be allergic or sensitive enough that exposure could cause serious illness symptoms such as coughing fits or dizziness without even knowing why!

Conclusion

To conclude, mothballs can be used as a cockroach repellent. There is still much to learn about the effectiveness of using mothballs as a deterrent against roaches. If you want to try using them in your home, it is important that you do not handle them without wearing gloves and that you keep children and pets away from them.