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No. 270 November 1, 1938

NAPTHALENE THWARTS
MICE AND MOTHS

"Moth balls"! or, better, napthalene flakes are good protec-
tion against house mice as well as clothes moths.

Mice dislike the odor of napthalene, so flakes of it
scattered over and around bags of seed, books, upholstered furniture,
mattresses, blankets, and clothing are a good protection, especially during
the winter when mice are looking for a nesting place. But because food may
take on an unpleasant napthalene taste, powdered sulphur and lime are better
repellants near foods. Mice also dislike the odor of kerosene and creosote.

Clothes moths aren't fussy about smells but they are killed
by the fumes napthalene gives off as it evaporates. So, to be effective
against moths, napthalene must be used in suffdcient quantity and in a

tightly sealed closet or container.

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