Here are some potent Vicks VapoRub Uses in the Garden that will surprise you for sure! We have the best ones to help you while gardening!
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Vicks vaporub is a popular household name, manufactured by The Procter & Gamble company. It is quite effective in clearing out the nasal passages thanks to its camphor, menthol, and eucalyptus oil content. However, its uses are not limited to this and there are a few Vicks VapoRub Uses in the Garden too! Let’s have a look!
Check out our article on sanitizer uses in the gardenhere
Surprising Vicks VapoRub Uses in the Garden
Here are some surprising uses of Vicks VapoRub in the garden.
1. Relieve Insect Bites and Rashes
Bug bites while performing gardening chores like pruning or watering is quite common. Well, applying Vicks to the affected area can relieve the itching. It will also soothe the rashes caused due to rubbing against thorns and branches.
2. Keeps Deer and Rabbits Away
Use a small application of this topical ointment on hardy plants to keep deer and rabbits away to some degree, or at least for a while. Many plants are deer-resistant but hungry deer can try anything except daffodils.
A little dab of Vicks vaporRub on the plants can give you great success in repelling these animals away from your garden. The strong smell of camphor, cedar oil, and eucalyptus is unbearable to them. For best results, apply it twice a month on plants.
3. Keeps Mosquitoes at Bay
Applying small amounts of Vicks to your clothes and the exposed areas of your body, while working in the garden, will save you from mosquito bites. Its scent deters the pesky insects and even if you get bitten by them, Vicks will help to relieve the itching.
4. Saves Your Garden Tools from Rusting
Coat your garden tools with a layer of Vicks; the eucalyptus oil and menthol content will form a protective layer barring contact with oxygen and moisture of the atmosphere, hence preventing rust.
Repeat the process every week for the best results.
5. Keeps Bugs Away
According to a 1993 study, cedarwood oil is an active ingredient used in pesticides; it effectively repels moths and fleas and controls mildew growth.
Dab a cotton ball in the ointment and apply it to the plants and other bug-prone areas. You may also leave the balls in the plant pots to keep the potential bugs at bay.
6. Can Be Used as Lubricant on Garden Swings
If you are tired of the squeaky garden swings, layer the hinges with a considerable amount of Vicks. It will provide lubrication and promote smooth movement.
7. Keep Squirrels Away from Birdfeeders
Squirrels raiding around birdfeeders or the garden is pretty annoying. To keep them away, apply a layer of Vicks on the outer surface of the birdfeeders and at the places where they frequent.
Squirrels can’t stand the strong smell of menthol, camphor, and cedarwood oil; hence will stay away.
It is also an insect repellant and kills fleas," says Jose. "This is the major substance in Vicks, aside from Vicks use in upper respiratory infections, that can be used to repel mosquitoes and even fleas."
Apparently some people put small amounts of it on some of their hardier plants to keep the deer away, and -- from what I read online -- it works to some degree or at least for awhile.
Vicks® VapoRub®. Rub some on your itchy mosquito bites for some soothing relief. While this won't help keep mosquitoes away from you in the first place, it can at least provide some relief after the fact.
Now that we know more about them, we'll discuss the scents they hate! The scents on this list are: Peppermint Oil, Capsaicin, Coffee Grounds, White Vinegar, Garlic, Cinnamon, Predator Urine, Irish Springs Soap, Dryer Sheets, and Rosemary.
Strangely, it does! The eucalyptus and menthol in Vicks VapoRub are also scents spiders hate. You can rub Vicks straight onto your chest, in the corners of your room, under your bed, and around your windows and doors to reap the benefits of unblocked airways and a spider-free zone.
Scents like white pepper, black pepper, and garlic are naturally unpleasant to a squirrel. The same goes for sweet smells such as peppermint. Try spraying your plants and flowers with water and then sprinkling on pepper or peppermint oil to deter squirrels.
Some studies suggest that Vicks VapoRub can help ease nerve-related foot pain, treat cracked heels, and help clear toenail fungus. Even so, the camphor in Vicks VapoRub is very toxic. Vicks VapoRub should never be used on children under 2 and should never be applied to broken skin, under the nose, or in the nostrils.
Vapor Rub does not get rid of fine lines and wrinkles permanently, but can irritate the skin and cause swelling which makes them look better temporarily.
When applied to plant leaves and stems, baking soda does slow or stop the growth of fungi. However, the benefits are fleeting at best. Studies have shown that while baking soda impacts the growth of fungal spores, the spores and actively growing fungi are not killed.
The first time I saw a Vicks plant (Plectranthus tomentosa) was at the Union Square greenmarket. Fleshy to the touch, its leaves emit a strong odor of Vick's VapoRub. So much so that its scent is nearly indistinguishable. Turns out there are 44 types of volatile constituents that give P.
The smell of the menthol in it will repel the insects away. You can also rub it on any mosquito bites you may already have and it will relieve the itching.
While there is no scientific evidence to support VapoRub's effectiveness, the logic behind the hack is that bed bugs despise strong odors, especially those containing mint.
Introduction: My name is Terrell Hackett, I am a gleaming, brainy, courageous, helpful, healthy, cooperative, graceful person who loves writing and wants to share my knowledge and understanding with you.
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