How to use Vicks VapoRub to get rid of pests?

The problem:  These small, organized columns sometimes invade the house through the slightest crack.
The trick:  Spread a thin layer of Vicks on doorsteps, windowsills, or any busy passageway.  The menthol acts as an invisible barrier that they carefully avoid.

Flies: they cannot tolerate camphor

The problem:  Flies often appear in the kitchen, especially around garbage.
The trick:  Place an open jar of Vicks near the sink, trash can, or window.  Its scent disrupts their sense of smell, much like overpowering perfume in a small room.

Spiders: natural repellent without insecticide

The problem:  Even though they’re harmless, they’re not always welcome in the corners of your home.
The trick:  Apply a little Vicks to corners, cupboards, or behind furniture.  Their highly developed sensory system is bothered by this type of olfactory environment.

Rodents: too strong for their sense of smell

The problem:  Rats and mice have such a keen sense of smell that they can detect even the smallest food.
The trick:  Soak cotton balls with Vicks and place them behind appliances or under the sink.  This acts like an unpleasant odor, prompting them to flee.

Cockroaches: A smell they hate

The problem:  Difficult to eradicate, they mainly come out at night.
The trick:  Apply Vicks under the sink, behind cupboards, or in dark corners.  The menthol acts as an odor barrier that’s unappealing to them.

Midges: Masking the odors that attract them