We want to go outside when it’s warm, whether it’s for a barbecue, to do some gardening, or just to sit on the patio. But if there are wasps around, a nice day outside can quickly turn into a painful nightmare. We’ve put together some important tips to help you keep wasps away so you can enjoy being outside without being bothered by them.
Keep your outdoor space clean.
Wasps are drawn to leftover food and drinks with a lot of sugar. To keep them away from your outdoor parties:
- Cover food and drinks when they aren’t being used.
- Quickly clean up any spills.
- Use trash cans with lids that fit tight.
- Pick plants that won’t attract wasps.
Wasps are drawn to some plants more than others. To keep wasps from coming to your garden:
- Choose plants that don’t make as much sweet juice.
- Herbs that can keep wasps away, like mint, basil, and lemongrass, should be used.
- Try not to wear bright colours.
- Wasps are known to be drawn to bright colours and designs, especially those with flowers. When spending time outside, you might want to wear light, neutral colours to avoid attracting their attention.
- Protect Food Outside
- Cover your food with lids, cloths, or plastic food tents when you eat outside so that wasps don’t land on it.
- Keep the area where you eat outside clean.
- Clean outdoor tables and chairs often to get rid of food crumbs and other sticky things that could attract wasps.
Set up wasp traps:
- Wasp traps can help cut down on the number of wasps in your yard. You can buy traps that are already made, or you can make your own using sweet treats. Put the traps away from where you and your guests spend most of your time so that wasps won’t bother you or your guests.
- Take care of your yard
- Wasps are less likely to come to a yard that is well kept. Cut back growing plants and get rid of trash where wasps could build nests.
- Seal your home’s holes.
- Wasps are known to build their nests in the space between walls and in eaves. Check the outside of your house for holes and fix them to keep wasps from getting in.
Use natural insect repellents:
- Wasp repellents made from natural ingredients can help make a barrier around your outdoor living space:
- Citrus-based sprays: Mix water and citrus juice in a spray bottle and apply it to places where birds might nest.
- Peppermint oil: To keep wasps away, put some water and a few drops of peppermint oil in a spray bottle.
- Wasps can be scared away by spraying places outside with a mixture of vinegar and water.
- Sweet smells can be dangerous.
- Wasps are attracted to sweet smells, so when you’re outside, don’t wear perfume, use scented lotions, or burn scented candles.
- Teach your family and guests something
- Make sure everyone in your family and any friends know that wasps could be around and what to do if one comes close. Stay cool and don’t swat at them, because that can make them mad.
Think about hiring a pest control service.
If you have a problem with wasps that keeps coming back or if you find a nest in or near your outdoor living space, it’s best to call a pest control company. Experts in pest control can safely remove nests and give advice on how to keep them from coming back.
In the end,
With these tips for living outside without being bothered by wasps, you can enjoy your outdoor areas without worrying about uninvited guests. You can make your home safe and pleasant for you, your family, and your friends by keeping it clean, using natural repellents, and taking other precautions. Wasps are important to environments, so it’s important to find a balance between controlling them and keeping them around.
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