How to Use Toothpaste for Different Household Pests
1. For Ants
Ants use scent trails to find their way back to food sources. Disrupting these trails with toothpaste can discourage them from returning.
How to apply:
Identify entry points, such as windowsills, wall cracks, or corners.
Apply a thin line of mint toothpaste directly on or near these access points.
Reapply daily or after cleaning the area, as needed.
Extra tip: You can also mix toothpaste with a small amount of baking soda and apply it to small paper pieces to place near ant trails.
2. For Cockroaches
Cockroaches are tough to get rid of, but they tend to avoid strong minty smells.
Try this DIY trick:
Mix toothpaste with a bit of sugar and flour.
Place small amounts on a piece of cardboard or in a shallow dish in corners or under appliances.
The sugar lures them, and the toothpaste scent can disrupt their behavior.
Note: This is more of a deterrent than a trap—it won’t kill them but may steer them elsewhere.
3. For Mice
Mice have a keen sense of smell and may avoid areas that smell strongly of mint or menthol. While toothpaste won’t harm them, it may keep them from returning to certain zones.
How to use it:
Apply mint toothpaste along the edges of cupboards or entry holes you suspect they use.
