Known as Mothballs or ʺKapuru Bolaʺ in Sinhalese, Naphthalene Balls are used for pest control and as a deodorizer in homes and office spaces. Cavadi Eagle is famed as the number one brand in Sri Lanka while its uses have been known to assist you in your day to day life. A common household item that has been used for many years, these small white balls with a distinctive odour can be applied in so many ways, to make your daily routines convenient. Naphthalene which is made of a formula that is generated from coal tar emits a gas that can repel moths, insects and other pests such as silverfish, booklice etc. It is non toxic if used as directed. If you place them in your wardrobe, file cabinet or bookshelf, make sure that doesn’t have direct contact with your clothes, files and books. Make sure they are kept away from the reach of children and pets. Other than safeguarding books, documents and clothes, Naphthalene balls can be used to prevent musty odours, in gardening and plant care and household cleaning to neutralize unwanted smells.
