I have placed moth balls in my attic to fend off squirrels, but I can smell them. Its not strong, just a small hint of mothness in the air. Just wanted to know if I will need to take them out or will the smell fade away.
2006-11-17 00:55:44 · 8 answers · asked by specialk20052003 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
The smell will fade, but in the future, maybe you should try "cedar mothballs". I've used them many times for my boats and trailer. It smells a lot nicer than traditional mothballs.
2006-11-17 01:01:21 · answer #1 · answered by Jer 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The moth ball smell will fade away, but when it does, of course it will no longer repel squirrels. You probably will need to renew the chemical warfare periodically. And any clothes you take out of there will need to be aired out, preferably out of doors, before you can wear them.
2006-11-17 01:16:19 · answer #2 · answered by auntb93again 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes eventually the smell fades away....If your in an area thats humid the smell could last longer...Good luck!
2006-11-17 01:03:36 · answer #3 · answered by Simple1 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The smell will fade away...And you will become used to the smell as well.
2006-11-17 01:01:42 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it will fade away on its on then thats when its time to relpcae maybe 6 months after smell is gone
2006-11-17 04:49:01 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They smell for a long long time. If your rid of the varmits then get rid of the mothballs.
2006-11-17 01:02:52 · answer #6 · answered by bob j 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It will stay there for a long time or until it does not get disolved like in water.
2006-11-17 01:00:54 · answer #7 · answered by Dr Dee 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No... get febreze air freashoner, and use it wherever it smells bad... I love that stuff
2006-11-17 08:00:56 · answer #8 · answered by steveo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋