Are you also fed up with wasps lurking everywhere? Because staying indoors is not an option, we have collected a few tricks and home remedies against wasps that drive the nasty insects away.
This year, wasps seem to be particularly aggressive. If we sit outside at the table for just 10 seconds, they besiege us in droves and simply won’t let go. Whether in the beer garden, on the balcony or on the picnic meadow – the nasty flying insects are everywhere. The mild winter and the persistent drought make summer a true wasp paradise and an absolute nightmare for wasp phobics.
But there are a few tricks and home remedies against wasps that can drive the pests away or prevent them from getting close to us in the first place. Here are the best tips!
1. burn coffee powder
A great home remedy against wasps that doesn’t require much: simply put some coffee powder in a fireproof bowl and light it with matches or a lighter until it smoulders. The smoke that then rises steadily will keep wasps away from you!
2. rub coins
It is said that wasps absolutely hate the smell of copper and brass. So empty your piggy bank and rub some copper coins between your hands. You can also scatter some coins on the table.
3. Basil and garlic
There are some foods whose aroma wasps can’t stand. These include basil and garlic. Put a pot of basil on the table and spread a few cloves of garlic cut in half. This should be enough to keep the insects away.
4. essential oils
If you want to eat outside and are afraid of being disturbed by wasps, take precaution and place a scented candle with essential oils on the table. The best home remedy against wasps is citronella (lemongrass).
The smell of clove or tea tree oil can also keep wasps away. If you cannot find a scented candle, you can also fill several small bowls with the oils and spread them on the table.
5. larded lemons
Another great home remedy against wasps and much cheaper than essential oils is this trick: cut a lemon in half and lard it with cloves. Wasps can’t stand the scent that the clove lemons give off.
6. put the lid on
It’s actually quite logical: leaving your bowls, food containers and plates open is like an invitation to wasps. So cover your food as much as possible.
7. incense sticks and co.
Almost any kind of smoke disturbs wasps, but the more distinctive the smell, the more successful you will be in repelling them. So light some incense sticks or burn some incense – it smells pleasant and is guaranteed to drive the wasps away.
8. avoid colorful clothing
Many people think it’s a common myth, but wasps and bees are actually attracted to bright colors. So choose muted colors for your picnic outfit.
9 The paper bag trick
This trick is as crazy as it is ingenious! All you need is a brown paper bag. Simply make a dummy out of it that looks like a wasp’s nest. Then simply hang the “nest” nearby and, since wasps don’t dare touch someone else’s nest, they’ll stay away.
