- Smear a thin layer of Vicks over baseboards, nooks and crannies where they usually enter.
- Reinforce the application every 3 days.
3. Flies
Flies don’t like the smell of menthol and will stay away.
Trick:
- Place small amounts on small plates near fruits, trash cans, or entrees.
4. Spiders
Spiders also shy away from the intense aroma of VapoRub.
Trick:
- Apply a coat of the product behind furniture, in dark corners, or near windows.
5. Rodents
Mice have a highly developed sense of smell, and the strong smell of Vicks is unbearable to them.
Trick:
- Spread VapoRub on cotton balls and place them in corners, behind furniture, or near gaps where they could enter.
- Change them every 4 to 5 days to maintain the effect.
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.