Wasp infestations are a real pain, especially in the summer.
While wasps provide many benefits like pollination and controlling other pests, their stings can be painful or even deadly for some people.
Avoiding an unwanted invasion is easy if you follow these 6 simple steps:
1. Seal Openings
Wasps can slip through tiny openings such as cracks, gaps and holes in the walls and roof of your home. Make sure to fill any potential entry points with caulk, foam, or weather stripping so they won’t have anywhere to get inside.
2. Keep Your Home Spotless
Wasps love sweet and sugary stuff, so keep your house clean and free of food debris. Clean up any messes or crumbs right away, don’t leave food lying out in the open. Make sure all trash cans have secure lids and empty them regularly.
3. Cover Up Your Food & Drinks
When you’re eating outside, make sure to cover all your meals and drinks with tops or nets to deter wasps. Wasps are drawn to the smell of grub, plus they can be quite aggressive when feeling threatened or famished.
4. Make Your Own Repellent Spray
Try using plant herbs, such as mint, eucalyptus and citronella, which are all powerful natural repellents that you can grow around your home or in pot plants for extra protection against wasp invasion.
5. Wasp Traps
Trap and kill wasps with commercially bought traps or easily make one yourself out of an old plastic bottle, sugar water and soap. Hang it near high-traffic areas where the wasps tend to congregate.
6. Wear Protective Clothing
If you’re working outdoors, or in an area with wasps, make sure you’re wearing protective clothing. For example, long-sleeved shirts, pants, and gloves can help reduce the chances of getting stung by a wasp.
By employing these simple solutions, you’ll soon have your living space free from uninvited guests. However, if you have a wasp infestation in your home that’s too much to handle, call a professional pest control service. They have the expertise and equipment to safely remove wasps from your home.