When it comes to keeping your home free from pests, many people turn to chemical sprays or professional services. But did you know that a simple mentholated ointment commonly found in your medicine cabinet can do wonders as a natural pest repellent?This ointment, originally intended for relieving coughs and muscle aches, contains powerful ingredients like menthol, camphor, eucalyptus oil, and cedar leaf oil—scents that a wide variety of pests can’t stand. Below, you’ll discover how to use this ointment in 13 clever and effective ways to naturally repel common household invaders.
1. Keep Mosquitoes Away
Rub a small amount of the mentholated ointment on exposed skin such as your ankles, wrists, neck, and behind your ears. The strong scent of menthol, camphor, and eucalyptus oil helps repel mosquitoes effectively.
Additional tip: Leave open jars of the ointment near windows, doors, or under your bed to create a mosquito-free zone indoors.
2. Repel House Flies
To get rid of annoying house flies:
Smear the ointment on small cloth strips or paper pieces and place them near trash cans, sinks, or food prep areas.
Leave open containers with a small amount of the ointment in fly-prone areas.
