kenny1999 Posted February 8, 2023 Share Posted February 8, 2023 Can isopropyl alcohol alone keep away household pests e.g. cockroach, rats, worms and other pests commonly found indoors? Do they fear alcohol? I don't like using pesticides but I like using 75% alcohol to clean things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phi for All Posted February 8, 2023 Share Posted February 8, 2023 It's not very efficient as a pest deterrent, and can be very dangerous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenny1999 Posted February 10, 2023 Author Share Posted February 10, 2023 On 2/9/2023 at 7:49 AM, Phi for All said: It's not very efficient as a pest deterrent, and can be very dangerous. Why is it dangerous? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phi for All Posted February 10, 2023 Share Posted February 10, 2023 It's flammable, and the vapors are denser than air. It will definitely deter or kill certain bugs if you use a lot of it, but higher concentrations pose higher risks of combustion. Don't use it around wood or leather. Keep it away from bleach. It's probably keeping some bugs away the way you're using it now. If you still have bug problems, you should look for a solution other than increasing the amount of alcohol you use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharonY Posted February 10, 2023 Share Posted February 10, 2023 Also it evaporates rather fast, making it rather useless (and dangerous) as a deterrent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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