This story is part of a series on the 30th anniversary of the National Minimum Age Drinking Act, passed by Congress on July 17, 1984. (CNN)Dwight B. Heath knows what he is about to say will sound a little crazy to most people.
Moth balls can help keep raccoons away. Lavender is a natural moth repellent. Moth balls are usually made from naphthalene. Running clothes through a dryer can kill any moth eggs. Moth balls can prevent moths from damaging treasured blankets for decades.
Moth balls contain a toxic chemical, either naphthalene or paradichlorobenzene. Both become a gas when exposed to air and cause that pungent moth ball smell. These gases are irritating to the eyes and lungs and may cause headache, dizziness and nausea.They are both suspected of causing cancer.oth balls contain a toxic chemical, either naphthalene or paradichlorobenzene. Both become a gas when exposed to air and cause that pungent moth ball smell. These gases are irritating to the eyes and lungs and may cause headache, dizziness and nausea. They are both suspected of causing cancer.