In the summer, wasps can be quite a nuisance. Wouldn't it be nice if there were plants that drive them away? We explain what helps against wasps.
Tip: A decorative way of deterring is some kind of homemade scented balls. To do this, cut open a lemon, lime or orange and then lard it with cloves. This remedy is not only said to be useful against wasps, but this little trick should also be able to keep mosquitoes away - but only while everything is still fresh and exuding its scent.
More tips for dealing with wasps in the garden
There are some tips and tricks to keep in mind when dealing with wasps in order to be left alone. Correct behavior when dealing with the small insects is particularly important. These include the following points:
- Don't wave your hand - avoid frantic movements
- Don't hit the wasps
- You can still injure dead wasps with the stinger. Therefore, do not crush dead wasps
- Fragrances in perfumes, sunscreen or aftershaves can attract wasps and sometimes even make them aggressive, so use these products sparingly - especially when gardening
- Sweat also attracts wasps, so take a shower immediately after exercising or gardening
- Don't leave sweet food or drink lying around.
- Always cover food and drinks when eating outdoors.
- You should be particularly careful with drinks. Here you have to cover it up and preferably use a straw to avoid accidental swallowing.
- Wasps like to nest in rotten wood. Remove such pieces of wood from your garden.
- You can distract wasps with different smells. Desserts or overripe fruit are very suitable for this.
- Fallen fruit magically attracts wasps. So remove fallen fruit immediately and don't let it rot on the ground.
If, despite the many tips, you have unfortunately been stung by a wasp, we will tell you here how you can treat the wasp stings.