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Can the steel wool pad be used for pest control? Can I place the steel wool in a canister and light it to keep the pests from coming in?

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Can the steel wool pad be used for pest control? Can I place the steel wool in a canister and light it to keep the pests from coming in?

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It is not recommended to have steel wool around any source of open flame. This method of pest control is not recommended. Steel wool can be successfully used to block areas that pests may try to enter, such as around pipes. They will find it hard to chew through the steel wool and enter.