The Viral Vicks Rat Remedy
The recipe circulating online calls for crushed sweet biscuits, baking soda, and a small amount of Vicks VapoRub. The ingredients are mixed into small portions and placed where rats are thought to be active. The article claims that the smell and ingredients will discourage rodents from returning.
It sounds simple, inexpensive, and convenient.
The problem is that there isn’t good evidence that this homemade mixture provides reliable rodent control.
Rather than depending on an unproven remedy, homeowners should focus on the things that make a real difference: blocking entry points, removing food sources, and using appropriate traps.
