As summer goes on and outdoor events become more common, the last thing you want are wasps showing up at your party without being asked. You can hire a professional pest control service, but there are also a number of effective do-it-yourself (DIY) methods that every person should know about. Let’s look at these do-it-yourself wasp control ideas that will help you get back to enjoying your outdoor places without the buzzing of wasps.
1. Essential Oil Wasp deterrent: Sprinkle peppermint, eucalyptus, or tea tree oil into water to make a natural wasp deterrent. Spray this mixture around places where wasps might want to nest and areas with a lot of foot traffic to keep them away without using dangerous chemicals.
2. Making Your Own Wasp Traps: Making your own wasp traps is a good way to get rid of a lot of them. Wasps will be drawn to sweet treats like sugar water or fruit juice. Make sure the trap is hung away from places where people gather. Often empty and refill the traps.
3. Sealing Entry Points: To keep wasps out of your home, seal any places they could get in. Check the outside of your house for holes and cracks, as well as the windows and doors. Seal these off with glue or weather stripping to keep wasps outside, where they belong.
4. Peppermint Spray: The smell of peppermint scares away wasps. Spray peppermint oil mixed with water around windows, doors, and other places people can get in. The smell of this will keep wasps away and make your home smell nice.
5. Dish Soap and Water Solution: Mix dish soap and water together and spray it straight on wasps. The soap damages their skin, which makes them suffocate. This is the best way to get rid of single wasps or small groups.
6. Putting up fake nests: Wasps are very territorial, and if they see another nest in the same place, they might not want to build their own. You can buy or make fake wasp nests and hang them in strategic places to make it look like the room is already occupied.
7. Coffee Grounds: Scatter used coffee grounds around your yard. Wasps don’t like the smell of coffee and may stay away from places that smell strongly of it.
8. put Herbs That Keep Wasps Away: Herbs like basil, mint, and thyme are known to keep wasps away, so put them in your garden or around outdoor areas. These not only keep wasps away, but they also make the area smell nice.
9. Freeze Small Nests: If you can get to a small nest, kill any wasps inside it with a quick-freezing spray and then knock it down. Be careful and make sure you’re wearing safety gear when you do this.
10. Get rid of food sources that seem appealing. Wasps are interested in food, especially sweets and proteins. Cover food and drinks when you’re outside, clean up spills right away, and make sure trash can lids fit tightly on top.
In conclusion, controlling wasps yourself not only saves money but also gives people the power to act right away. By making these changes to your schedule, you can enjoy the outdoors without having to deal with annoying wasps. With these tips, wasps will know when it’s time to leave, whether you’re drinking lemonade on the porch or having a BBQ.