Nobody wants wasps buzzing around their property, creating a potential risk to safety and wellbeing.
But don’t worry – you can take preventative measures to keep these pests from nesting in your garden.
Here are some tips on how to banish them for good.
Eliminate Food Sources
Keep outdoor dining areas clean and tidy, wiping up any spills or crumbs immediately. Don’t leave food or drinks out in the open, and secure lids on garbage cans and make sure they’re emptied often to reduce wasp attraction to your property.
Seal Entry Points
Scan for openings around doors, windows, siding and other exterior walls where wasps can get into your home. Seal these cracks with caulk or weatherstripping for a tight barrier against wasps nesting indoors.
Remove Nesting Sites
Regularly inspect areas where wasps nest, like eaves, tree branches, sheds and equipment to identify and remove any existing nests. Cut back nearby trees that could provide easy access for colonies.
By reducing nesting sites around your property you’ll decrease the chances of a wasp infestation.
Try Wasp Deterrents
You can try hanging fake nests in vulnerable spots as these territorial insects will steer clear of an area with another “colony”. You should also plant aromatic plants such as mint or eucalyptus near outdoor living spaces to repel them naturally too.
Maintain Landscaping
Good landscaping practices can go a long way in preventing wasp infestations. Prune shrubs, bushes, and plants regularly to prevent overgrowth that could provide shelter for nests.
Get rid of fallen fruit and decaying organic material which attract these pests. Carefully check outdoor furniture, equipment, and play structures for any signs of wasps or nests frequently.
Don’t let wasps make a home on your property. Take steps to reduce their presence and protect yourself from an infestation by eliminating food sources, sealing entry points, removing nesting sites, using deterrents and keeping up with landscaping maintenance.
By keeping your property neat and tidy you make it unappealing to unwelcome guests like wasps. Failing this, don’t hesitate to contact a professional wasp exterminator to put an end to the problem.