Trick with Vick VapoRub to eliminate pests: mosquitoes, ants, flies, spiders, rodents, cockroaches, flies…

6. Cockroaches

Cockroaches also avoid the smell of this ointment.
Trick:

• Apply Vicks to key areas such as the back of the refrigerator, under the sink, or in the corners of the kitchen.

7. Fruit flies

Those little flies that invade the kitchen disappear with this simple method.
Trick:

• Place the open jar next to the fruits or trash can.
• You can also leave some Vicks on a cotton ball near the fruit bowl.

Final Tips

• Do not use large amounts of Vicks, a small layer is enough for the smell to be effective.
• Replace or reapply every 3-5 days depending on the type of pest.
• If you have pets, make sure they don’t have direct access to the product, as it can be toxic if ingested.
• Complement this trick with a good cleaning of the home and elimination of food or water sources for pests.

This homemade hack is an inexpensive, accessible, and natural way to keep your home free of unwanted intruders. Who would have thought that little blue bottle in your medicine cabinet was a powerful weapon against pests?