Are Mothballs Harmful in the Area of Your Vegetable Garden?

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Mothballs contain a harmful chemical called naphthalene, which the Environmental Protection Agency has classified as a toxic chemical. If used near a vegetable garden to control pests, the chemical can cause adverse health effects such as headache and nausea for exposed humans.

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Are Mothballs Harmful in the Area of Your Vegetable Garden?

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