Vicks VapoRub is a household staple for relieving cold and cough symptoms, but its uses extend beyond wellness. Surprisingly, it can also repel destructive pests invading your home and garden, as highlighted in a video tutorial by Natural Health Remedies on YouTube. However, exercise caution: Vicks contains ingredients like camphor, menthol, and nutmeg oil, which are toxic to pets. Always store it out of their reach.
What You’ll Need
- Vicks VapoRub
Step-by-Step Pest Control Guide
1. Bedbugs
Bedbugs despise the minty scent of Vicks and essential oils. To deter them:
- Apply Vicks to exposed skin (hands, feet, neck) before sleeping.
- Rub it on bed legs to prevent them from climbing onto your mattress.
2. Fleas
Vicks contains camphor and cedar leaf oil, natural repellents against fleas, mosquitoes, and insects.
Note: Avoid using Vicks near pets, as its ingredients are harmful if ingested or inhaled.
3. Mice and Rats
Create a DIY bait:
- Crush 2 plain crackers into powder.
- Mix with 2 teaspoons of baking powder and 1 teaspoon of Vicks until a paste forms.
- Roll into small balls and place them in rodent-prone areas. The bait is lethal when consumed.
4. Other Pests (Ants, Spiders, Slugs, etc.)
Vicks’ strong aroma also repels beetles, ants, fruit flies, slugs, and snails. For detailed methods, watch the tutorial below.
