2007-02-05 07:02:52 · 10 answers · asked by charlie 3 in Home & Garden ➔ Other - Home & Garden
There are two different types of moth balls used to combat the moths. In one type, the main ingredient is naphthalene, and in the other it is paradichlorobenzeneThe idea with both chemicals is to kill moths and moth larvae with the fumes. Both naphthalene and paradichlorobenzene sublimate, meaning they transition from a solid straight to a gas. The gas is toxic to the moths.For either of these chemicals to be effective, they need to be placed with the clothing in a sealed container so the fumes can build up and kill the moths. In a sealed atmosphere like this, the fumes are not harmful to people because they are contained. The main threat would occur when opening the containers, or from wearing clothes immediately after opening (especially a problem for infants). A solution is to open the containers outside and let the clothes hang and air out for a day before wearing.
2007-02-05 07:06:53 · answer #1 · answered by babydoll 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's a chemical that slowly breaks down to release a smell that will keep moths away from the locality of the moth balls.
2007-02-05 07:07:32 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Moth balls were white balls impregnated with a chemical which either killed or repelled moths. Moths will eat natural fibre cloths. These days fabrics are treated during manufacture so as a rule they are no longer necessary, but you can still buy them.
2007-02-05 07:09:38 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its a yearly event where all the moths go for a knees up.
2007-02-06 02:18:57 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The most popular is made of naphthalene and smells very strong, people use it in drawers and wardrobes to keep moths out of their clothing.Its also used widely to protect gardens from vermin/cats/wee beasties generally
2007-02-05 07:12:49 · answer #5 · answered by Croeso 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its where moths go for a dance
2007-02-05 07:10:28 · answer #6 · answered by will 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
it is napthaline , usually it is those round disc like things you attach to your toilet inside the bowl . the smell repels moths
2007-02-05 07:13:29 · answer #7 · answered by paul t 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
a tiny spherical object found with another just behind and under the moths dick
2008-04-15 11:31:43 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They also are good to sprinkle under your house to keep snakes, rodents, etc, away.
2007-02-05 07:10:53 · answer #9 · answered by ♫ frosty ♫ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a type of deodourant.
2007-02-05 07:07:13 · answer #10 · answered by Minky 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋