How to Prevent Wasps From Building a Nest
WouterSeveral factors can affect the number of wasps in your yard. One of the biggest factors is food. Wasps are attracted to sweet juices and protein-rich foods. To prevent wasps from building a nest around your home, you need to keep food sources out of your yard.
Another way to prevent wasps from building a nest is to avoid attracting them in the first place. You should keep a tidy yard and remove any trash. You should also dispose of trash in bins that have tight-fitting lids. You can also put out wasp traps for your yard. These traps contain protein, which will reduce the number of wasps you catch.
Wasps prefer to build nests in warm, dark, covered areas. They can be found in crevices, cracks, receptacles and holes. Some wasp varieties will build their nests in the ground.
To prevent wasps from building a wasp nest, you should first look around your home and check for areas where they may be hiding. You should wear protective clothing that covers your face, neck and ears. You should also cover your head with a protective head cover and wear thick gloves.
Wasps can also be attracted to open garbage cans and to exposed sugary drinks. Try to seal the cracks around your home’s siding and roofing. You can also use insecticidal spray to kill wasps.
Some essential oils are known to deter wasps. Lemongrass and clove oil are good choices. Try to keep these oils around your home, diluted with water. You can also soak cotton balls in these oils.
