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Do Mothballs Keep Snakes Away?

Mothballs keep away snakes?

My mom swears that mothballs keep away just about any living creature. It is funny because she used to hate how my grandma would stink up her garage with them. Now she does the same thing. Her main purpose for using mothballs is to drive off mice or rats. We will cover the effects of mothballs […]

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Snow Shovel for a Wood Deck

wood deck shovel

While wood decks often do a good job standing up to the elements and foot traffic, they can be damaged from using a snow shovel on them to clear snow. You should try to avoid using any type of shovel on a wood deck to deter potential damage. Keep in mind that if a deck

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Does bleach keep rats away?

Deter Rats with Bleach

Rats may be cute to some, but to many they can be a real nuisance. This is especially true when they gain access to your home or are lingering around your backyard. Rats can carry a number of diseases such as Hantavirus, lymphocytic choriomeningitis, and tularemia. They also can create havoc on your home by

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