I’m a pest control pro – how to keep wasps away from your home using a $1 item you probably already have in the fridge
WITH summer almost in full swing, you can expect to spend a lot more time outdoors.
But while we enjoy the hot weather, wasps coming out of their winter homes can make for unwelcome guests.
Although the yellow insects look particularly fierce with their stingers, they are valuable pollinators, so it's best to lay off the pesticide.
Instead, try an all-natural method that will keep the pests away without causing any harm.
Plus, you probably already have the necessary ingredient in your fridge.
According to who spoke to wasps particularly hate cucumbers.
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The experts said that the vegetable's acidity has “repellent properties that wasps detest.”
To use the natural repellent (and if you can resist the tempting snack), simply cut up thick slices of cucumber and set them on an aluminum tray.
Reportedly, this causes a chemical reaction only detectable by the wasps and drives them far away.
Additionally, The Greenhouse People suggested another tip that's completely free.
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To keep wasps away, especially when picnicking, all you have to do is remember to cover up your food.
The Greenhouse People explained: “Wasps send out a scout when searching for food and will alert the colony once they catch a whiff.
“So, be sure to keep lids on any Tupperware when picnicking to block the smell and prevent a swarm of wasps from heading your way.”
Another way to avoid wasps this summer is to stay away from particular floral arrangements.
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The gardening experts recommended avoiding any flowering plants that produce nectar as wasps will swarm towards the sweet smell.
Instead, opt for wormwood or eucalyptus, which are known deterrents for wasps.