How to Use Moth Balls in Gardens

Moth balls contain one of two ingredients that work to kill moths and other insects. These ingredients are naphthalene and para-dichlorobenzene. Moth balls can be used outdoors as well as indoors. Using moth balls in a garden can protect the garden from unwanted predators as well as any insects that might eat the leaves of flowers and plants.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Plastic gloves
• Mask
• Moth balls
• Pantyhose

1. Put on a set of plastic gloves before working with the moth balls. You might also want to wear a mask so that you are not breathing the fumes from the moth balls.

2. Set your moth balls around the perimeter of your garden. You can place one moth ball every two to three inches. This will protect your garden from deer, snakes and other predators.

3. Place several moth balls every few inches among the soil in your garden. This will keep unwanted insects and bugs from devouring your plants.

4. Open a pair of pantyhose, and drop five moth balls in each leg. Hang the pair of pantyhose from tree limbs near your garden. This is also a great way to keep unwanted pests away from your garden.

Tips & Warnings

• Set some moth balls around the perimeter of your home to deter pests and insects from entering it.
• Moth balls contain ingredients that are toxic. Do not use them around pets or young children.

References

• Keeping Deer Out of Gardens
• Moth Ball Uses
• All About Moth Balls