It is summer and with the warm temperatures many people make use of the garden and balcony. Unfortunately, this also has a disadvantage:you will have to deal with wasps. Fortunately, there are 6 ways to get rid of wasps quickly and easily.
Wasps in themselves are very useful insects. Unlike bees, wasps feed on other insects, making them natural enemies of many unpleasant insects. Unfortunately, it doesn't stop there:they also love sweets and meat. So it's no surprise that they want to take advantage of you when you're barbecuing.
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And therein lies the immediate danger:wasps can sting. Not like bees only once, but feel free to several times in a row. That hurts for a while and doesn't have to be a problem, as long as you are not allergic. Unfortunately, there is no guarantee that this is not the case and it is better to prevent wasp stings. With these 6 ways to get rid of wasps quickly and easily, you can enjoy the beautiful weather without being stung.
If you want to be sure that you can sit in the garden and on the balcony without wasps, you will have to tackle these. That can be done in different ways. Below you will find a number of ways to get rid of wasps, most of which are aimed at keeping them away rather than destroying the wasps.
Wasps are attracted to food. Incidentally, this does not only have to be sweet food, but can also be just meat. They need this meat to feed the larvae in the nest. Therefore make sure that your wheelie bin and all rubbish bins outside are properly closed. The smell of rotting fruit, vegetables and possibly meat will attract wasps. If the wheelie bin is closed properly, there is less chance that wasps will find their way to your garden.
You've probably seen them:a wasp's nest is easily recognizable and can be encountered everywhere and nowhere. Favorite places are under the roof, near a garage or even under a window frame. You can treat all these spots with the following remedy:
Make a mixture of water, dish soap, a few drops of cloves, geranium and lemongrass essential oil. Spray this on places where a wasp nest has previously hung or where you see a lot of wasp activity.
You can also just go to work with peppermint oil. It also works effectively in the fight against wasps. You can use peppermint oil on areas where wasps have nested before. The smell of peppermint keeps wasps at bay.
Do you want to enjoy the barbecue undisturbed in the garden? Then consider hanging a number of wasp traps in the garden. You can hang these cheerfully colored glasses from a distance in a tree or on the fence. You put something sweet at the bottom (such as syrup), which attracts the wasps. The wasps will go into the bottle, but will not come out due to the shape. This will get you rid of the wasps for good.
Are the wasps too close? Then make a simple solution of water and washing-up liquid. Put this in a plant sprayer and spray it directly on a wasp. The dish soap ensures that the wasp can no longer breathe and will die almost immediately. Only use this if a wasp is too close to you or someone else. To prevent wasps, it is better to use one of the aforementioned methods. You can also use soap and water to destroy a wasp nest
You regularly read that people find a wasp nest in the attic. Not surprising when you consider that wasps are looking for a way to get through the winter. To prevent wasps from entering your house, it is necessary to close cracks and holes. Place a screen in front of the window to keep unwanted insects out.
If, despite all precautions, you still suffer from a wasp nest, you should remove it as soon as possible. There are special companies for this that you can engage. However, it is also possible to remove a wasp nest yourself. Do not just do this, but make sure that you are well protected yourself. You also need to make sure that you are not allergic to wasps. Wasp allergies can be fatal. The same goes for a wasp attack that can be deadly.
The best time to remove a wasp nest is in the evening. Before removing the nest, make sure that (almost) all wasps in the nest are dead. This can be done with a simple water and soap solution or with pesticides.
Which method do you use to keep wasps out of the garden and balcony?
