Animal-friendly tips for keeping wasps out of your garden
With the arrival of the warmer months, we like to spend more time in our gardens, enjoying the sun and nature. But sometimes unwanted guests, such as wasps, can ruin the fun. Fortunately, there are ways to get these yellow-black visitors on a animal-friendly way to keep a distance so that you and the wasps can enjoy your garden without conflict.
Create a wasp-free environment
It all starts with creating an environment that is not attractive to wasps. Wasps are attracted to food and sweets, so keep your garden clean and tidy. Remove fallen fruit, empty beverage containers and garbage regularly. Also, make sure that the garbage cans are properly closed.
Avoid sweet smells
Wasps are attracted to sweet smells, such as those of ripe fruit, flowers, and sweet drinks. So try to avoid sweet smells in your garden. For example, place fruit in sealed containers or store it in the refrigerator. Also, opt for low-scent flowers in your garden and avoid using strongly scented perfumes or lotions while outdoors.
Use natural deterrents
There are several natural remedies that can scare away wasps without harming them. Citrus scents, such as lemon and orange, can discourage wasps. For example, try spreading lemon or orange peels around the garden. Herbs such as mint, basil and cloves can also help keep wasps at bay. Place pots of these herbs strategically around the garden.
