Vicks VapoRub Pest Removal Hack

Sure! Using Vicks VapoRub as a natural pest repellent is a popular home hack, especially for pests like mosquitoes, spiders, ants, and even mice. It’s not a guaranteed extermination method but more of a deterrent or repellant due to the strong menthol, eucalyptus, and camphor scents in Vicks.

Here’s a recipe and method to use Vicks VapoRub for pest removal or repelling:

Vicks VapoRub Pest Removal Hack Recipe

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons of Vicks VapoRub

• 1 cup of water

• 1 teaspoon of liquid dish soap (optional, helps the solution stick to surfaces)

Tools:

• Spray bottle (clean and empty)

• Spoon or stirrer

Instructions:

1. Prepare the mixture:

   • In a small bowl or directly in the spray bottle, mix 2 tablespoons of Vicks VapoRub with 1 cup of warm water.

   • Add 1 teaspoon of liquid dish soap (optional) to help the mixture stick to surfaces and spread better.

   • Stir or shake well until the Vicks is mostly dissolved or evenly dispersed.

2. Transfer to spray bottle:

   • If you mixed in a bowl, carefully pour the solution into a spray bottle.

   • Shake the bottle gently to keep the mixture combined.

3. Apply the solution:

   • Spray the mixture around windowsills, doorways, baseboards, corners, and other areas where pests enter or hide.

   • Avoid spraying directly on plants or delicate fabrics as the solution might damage them.

   • For ants, spray near their trails or nests.

   • For spiders and mosquitoes, spray in dark corners or places they frequent.

4. Reapply regularly:

   • Reapply every 2-3 days or after cleaning or rain exposure if applied outdoors.

   • For persistent pests, increase the concentration of Vicks slightly but be cautious not to make the mixture too sticky or hard to spray.

Additional Tips:

• You can place small dabs or balls of Vicks VapoRub in corners, behind appliances, or inside cupboards as a passive repellent.

• The strong smell confuses and irritates pests, making the area less attractive.

• This method is more preventative and repellent rather than a pesticide — it won’t kill pests but discourages them from entering or settling.