There aren't enough moths in the world...

to even justify having that many moth balls in your house. We went to my in-laws' house on Christmas eve for dinner and present exchanges. We also didn't realize we were being subject to the strong dose of pesticides along with our Christmas dinner.

Really though? We live in the Northeast region of the country and sweaters are a big part of our attire, however in all of my 34 years of living, I have never once heard one person say, wow, my favorite sweater was eaten by MOTHS! Never!

I hate to put anyone out of business, but i think moth balls go along with pet rocks...should be discontinued...forever.

Perdue University posted this warning on moth balls after extensive laboratory studies:

Use: Avoid these products. If you do use mothballs, use them sparingly. Mothballs which contain paradichlorobenzene may be safer, if only because they do not promote hemolytic anemia.
Storage: Store away from children and pets in a well ventilated area. Mothballs, if stored indoors, should be tightly wrapped in two plastic bags.
Disposal: Mothballs should be taken to a licensed hazardous waste handler or saved for a professional household hazardous waste collection program.