How do moth balls work on vegetables and flowers?
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If you have pets, please do not use.
Yes they are poisonous.
I would not put them in the vegetable garden.
This article says that they use them in their garden.
https://www.hometalk.com/diy/outdoor/pest-repeller/keep-pests-out-of-your-garden-36957261
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It's best to avoid use of moth balls in the garden as they are toxic.
Avoid moth balls with your plants, but particularly with edibles. Planting French marigolds, Rosemary, Sage, Artemesia, Lamb's Ear, or Chives amongst your flowers and edibles is usually sufficient. For Japanese beetles, apply NEEM, for many other insects, apply Imidicloprid in the early morning or late evening to Non edibles.
If you're having deer and rabbit problems, use Liquid Fence for non edibles, or garlic, French marigolds, Rosemary, Sage.
Stay away form moth balls - they are a carcinogenic substance Paradichlorobenzene.