The Clemson University Department of Pesticide Regulation is urging homeowners to stop the outdoor use of mothballs to deter snake intrusion, after several complaints have been made to the agency ...

Using mothballs in a way not specified by the label is illegal, according to the National Pesticide Information Center. How to keep snakes out of your yard ...

Using mothballs as a snake repellent isn’t illegal, but it’s “completely ineffective” and can harm lots of other wildlife, Seitter said. The chemicals in mothballs are toxic to people ...

Snake repellents like oils, granules and mothballs lack proven effectiveness. Mothballs pose health risks to humans and pets. Habitat changes remain the most reliable snake deterrents. It’s ...

Snake repellents like oils, granules and mothballs lack proven effectiveness. Mothballs pose health risks to humans and pets. Habitat changes remain the most reliable snake deterrents. It’s ...