Mothballs

Did you ever smell moth balls?

Did you ever smell moth balls?

Yes I have. Which is why the critters don't like it. But I assume nobody has tried Irish Spring. (which smells better)

Mothballs = Mouse & Vole Repellent **

Bounce Sheets = Red Squirrel and Chipmunk Repellent. Red Squirrels are a BIG problem up here.

My battery compartment and my cabin are loaded with these winter storage "accouterments", as well as some organic stuff like "Grandpa Gus' Mouse Repellent" which does have an "Irish Spring" like smell. I use the round mothballs that come in a perforated plastic bag so clean up is easy in the spring. I also load up the shed and all outdoor storage boxes with these fine repellents.

** - One particularly bad Mickey year I had a mouse build a nest using Bounce sheets on top of bag of mothballs in the shed, go figure...

When putting the boat away for the winter, I usually add mothballs to try and keep critters out. When looking for the at the supermarket, the guy mentioned he had a boat and used Irish Spring soap. I thought Irish Spring smelled pretty nice. Has anyone else heard of using Irish Spring? Does it work? Anything else work? I have used mothballs and it seems to work.

I'm a firm believer in the "if it ain't broken don't fix it" approach. Stick with the mothballs.

Did you ever smell moth balls?

Yes I have.

Tick, tock. 😗




Aside from that, dryer sheets seem to work against mice in the family's upstate house. However, I'd be inclined to agree with george. Why take a chance when you have something that you know works.

cany said:
Did you ever smell moth balls?

BoatGuy said:
Yes I have.

WELL GENERAL?? What say ye to dat?

Did you ever smell moth balls?

How do you get there little legs apart?

Did you ever smell moth balls?

Yes I have.

How did you get the little legs open 😱 😉

Using moth balls in that manner is illegal.

Using moth balls in that manner is illegal.

How do you know? I have to question anyone named after a good bourbon.

6 NYCRR 325.2(b) requires pesticides to be used ONLY in accordance with label directions.

Moth balls aren't labeled for critter repellant in a boat.

6 NYCRR 325.2(b) requires pesticides to be used ONLY in accordance with label directions.

Moth balls aren't labeled for critter repellant in a boat.

Well you certainly know your balls very well.

The chemicals in mothballs are toxic to humans and pets. People are exposed to the chemicals in mothballs by inhaling the fumes. If you smell mothballs, you are being exposed to these chemicals. Children or pets sometimes mistake mothballs for food or candy and eat them, which can cause serious effects.
Some of the chemicals in mothballs can cause reversible health effects that include headaches, nausea, eye and nose irritation and coughing. Exposure to naphthalene can cause more serious effects, including hemolytic anemia. Naphthalene is also a possible carcinogen. Extended exposure to mothballs can also cause liver and kidney damage.

JD may know his balls, but he didn't know his chit when I quizzed him with some scat photos. Well I'm still "in compliance" because Maine ain't got no stupid off label use laws. I also break other NY laws by virtue of the insecticides I use for tick control, one banned around water in NY.

Using moth balls in that manner is illegal.

6 NYCRR 325.2(b) requires pesticides to be used ONLY in accordance with label directions.

Moth balls aren't labeled for critter repellant in a boat.

.... and here my mind was in the gutter. 😳

JD may know his balls, but he didn't know his chit when I quizzed him with some scat photos. Well I'm still "in compliance" because Maine ain't got no stupid off label use laws. I also break other NY laws by virtue of the insecticides I use for tick control, one banned around water in NY.

It's okay Roccus. It's not like Maine relies on its marine/aquatic environment for anything.

???

.... and here my mind was in the gutter. 😳

Got me too

It's okay Roccus. It's not like Maine relies on its marine/aquatic environment for anything.

???

I stand corrected, I rechecked documentation and NY hasn't banned it, it just has a special insertion into the "Directions for Use": In New York State this product may not be applied to lawns within 100 feet of a coastal marsh, or stream that drains directly into a coastal marsh.

I am a good citizen in that I'm careful to follow the label's "Environmental Hazards" cautions: Applying this product in calm weather when rain is not predicted for the next 24 hours will help to ensure that wind or rain does not blow or wash pesticide off the treatment area.

It can be quite comical around here in the Spring when the Admiral asks if I've put down the tick "stuff" yet and what a beautiful day it is out there right now to do so. "Nope, rain tonight and it's blowing pretty good. Tomorrow morning should be good IF the long-term weather report doesn't change."

I believe we should ban moth balls and stop this mutilation

I stand corrected, I rechecked documentation and NY hasn't banned it, it just has a special insertion into the "Directions for Use": In New York State this product may not be applied to lawns within 100 feet of a coastal marsh, or stream that drains directly into a coastal marsh.

I am a good citizen in that I'm careful to follow the label's "Environmental Hazards" cautions: Applying this product in calm weather when rain is not predicted for the next 24 hours will help to ensure that wind or rain does not blow or wash pesticide off the treatment area.

It can be quite comical around here in the Spring when the Admiral asks if I've put down the tick "stuff" yet and what a beautiful day it is out there right now to do so. "Nope, rain tonight and it's blowing pretty good. Tomorrow morning should be good IF the long-term weather report doesn't change."

Looks like you're talking about Astro which is permethrin. It is a restricted-use pesticide in NY, meaning only a certified applicator can apply it here. It's not restricted in ME?