Tips to Drive Away Wasps
Like many other stinging insects, wasps can be an especially bothersome pest, and the easy access to trees, soil and building crevices in backyards may draw them near to your residence. But wasps aren’t all negative. One of the main differences between bees and wasps is that bees feed their larvae plant pollen, while wasps– a category that includes yellow jackets and hornets– feed bugs to theirs. That means that wasps are actually useful for your yard since they control numerous other kinds of pests. According to National Geographic, some farmers even utilize wasps to protect plants from other insects. And wasps also pollinate plants, just not to the same extent as.
Despite all the advantages wasps can have for your yard, wasps can still be more than an annoyance– they can sting and even cause an allergic reaction. Before they build a nest under your porch, on your roofing system, or even inside your residence, it’s time to do something about it. Give one of these three solutions a shot to keep them controlled:
Try Peppermint Oil
Peppermint oil may work at repelling wasps, according to a study from the Journal of Pest Management Science. You can try mixing several drops with water and dish soap in a spray container and using the spray over areas on the outside of your home where wasps like to build nests: under eaves, patio roofs, and various other ledges and crevices. You can also buy mint oil-based wasp and hornet sprays to target established nests.
Use A Wasp Trap
Wasp traps consist of a bait, such as sugar water, to lure the pests inside a container without any escape. You can make one yourself in approximately five minutes by cutting the top off a two-liter bottle and inverting it inside the bottom, or cutting a little hole in the top.
If you ‘d prefer something more heavy-duty, you can also purchase a trap online. Traps most likely will not totally resolve your problem because you might only be capturing wasps passing through your backyard, rather than the ones really building a nest around your residence. If you use a trap, you will need to locate the nest and put the trap close to its entry so as to get to the root of the infestation.
Repair Any Fractures or Cracks
If you want to stop wasps from making their way into your home, the first step is to block any potential points of entry. We advise sealing up tiny cracks– like those around the edges of home siding and where power lines enter your house– and patching up any splits in window screens. Nevertheless, if you find wasps already inside your residence, do not try to seal the nest in the wall. Wasps have actually been known to find their way out of structures through vents or even by chewing through drywall.
Although there are ways for you to try to repel wasps, we do not encourage attempting to eliminate stinging insects by yourself, as it can be very dangerous, particularly if you’re allergic. Employing a pest control company is the best way to handle any pest problem, particularly a dangerous one like stinging bugs. We use the latest and greatest technology to make sure our services are effective and time efficient. We will identify your pest problem and treat it in the most humane and appropriate way.
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