Comments on: Vicks VapoRub Repels Mosquitoes

By: Samantha

Samantha — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 13:54:54 +0000

Thanks for sharing that Haley

By: Haley

Haley — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 11:49:02 +0000

I have also heard that if you have a problem with bed bugs bites to put some on them. I recently visited a friend in New York, not knowing that they are real bad up there, and got bit all over my legs. I was skeptical at first and thought it is worth a shot. I applied some to the raised welts right before they started to itch and it was like magic. While my friend continued to itch. It wont make them leave but at least you won’t be up all night itching or having to take allergy medication that makes you sleepy. I much rather smell like menthol than be sleepy all day. I hope that this helps anyone that has this problem!

By: sherman billinglsley

sherman billinglsley — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 09:40:41 +0000

This is a old trick..and it works if u dont have any insect repellant

By: Frank

Frank — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 02:35:46 +0000

I’ve actually used vicks for this purpose while in Thailand, the flys there are insane, they look like little airplanes.

Wouldn’t use it at a barbaque, it does smell pretty bad.

Frank

By: redman1643

redman1643 — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 20:42:00 +0000

An excellent idea – two birds with one stone! Repel the mosquito’s while keeping your airways wide open to enjoy the fresh air. Definitely something I will be considering on my next holiday.

By: Pamela

Pamela — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 00:22:26 +0000

I've never heard anything about adverse affects on pregnant women, but personally I use a a mosquito trap that uses counterflow technology to protect my property. Works like a charm and I'd definitely recommend looking into it if you ever get tired of trying home remedies like did!

By: Samantha

Samantha — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 12:22:09 +0000

Hi Narcy, most people say that Vicks Vaporub is okay for use when pregnant, including many women who've used it during their pregnancy. However, the official product warning on the Vicks website is: "If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use." So you might want to ask your doctor first.