How to Eliminate Household Pests Using Vicks VapoRub

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.

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