Want to use something from your medicine cabinet to keep pests away? Try mentholated ointment
With ingredients like menthol, camphor, eucalyptus oil, and cedar, this ointment can help naturally repel insects and small rodents.
How to use it:
To repel ants
Apply a small amount around cracks, doorways, and other entry points.
烈 To keep mosquitoes away
Rub a bit on exposed skin or place small open containers near windows and doors.
練 To deter flies
Wipe some ointment on cloths or place small pots near garbage or food areas.
To discourage spiders
Use it along baseboards, windowsills, and corners.
To drive away mice
Soak cotton balls with the ointment and place them behind appliances, inside cupboards, and in dark corners.
Helpful tip: Always follow the manufacturers instructions and keep the ointment out of reach of children and pets.

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