Snake repellents like oils, granules and mothballs lack proven effectiveness. Mothballs pose health risks to humans and pets. Habitat changes remain the most reliable snake deterrents. It’s summertime ...

People use mothballs in many ways, but they're not always safe. To protect you and your household's health, try these ...

With spring’s warm evenings and even warmer days, we’re all bound to begin encountering the snakes of the Triangle. Social media sites can be a treasure trove of falsehoods about our region’s snakes, ...

Mothballs are most effective at deterring clothes moths and their larvae. Beyond clothes moths, mothballs do not repel most pests and animals. To use mothballs safely and effectively, always store ...

It’s summertime, which means snakes (and soon, cicadas) are emerging. In the Triangle and central North Carolina, most of the snakes you might encounter are not venomous. If you do run into a venomous ...