How to prevent wasps from creating a nest in the same place again

If you have previously suffered a wasp attack, or wasps have nested in your garden, in this post you will find tricks so that they do not create the nest again.

suffer a wasp attack It is normal, since the bees They are very curious insects by nature, and are attracted to the multitude of smells that can come from your garden or home. Or also it could be because of the humidity either presence of water, since wasps need a lot of water to live and have the ability to smell water evaporating into the air. 

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So if you have one pool, a bird bath or a quite distinguished smell For them near the house or in the garden, it will not be the first time you have come across a nest.

How do I prevent them from coming back?

There is many ways to prevent wasps from creating a nest again in the same place they left it previously, if you follow these small steps you will be problem-free for a long time.

Step 1.

The insecticide is key, we must spray tetramethine insecticide either methylethoxy under the eaves of our house in early spring and early autumn, since at that time the wasps look for a new place to protect themselves.

With the insecticide we cover the bottom of the eaves and the part of the cladding below the eave, this will not repel the wasps but they will die shortly after contact.

Step 2.

The wasp traps They can also help us a lot, we will have to place wasp traps around our house.

How can I make a homemade wasp trap?

  • We mix a little jam and little Pieces of fruit in a coffee can.
  • We add beer, water, Orange juice.
  • We cut a hole of a quarter size on the lid with scissors and place the lid.
  • We place it near doors and windows.

With this trap we will get the wasps to enter due to the sweet aroma of the ingredients, but they will not be able to come out again, thus dying inside the can.

The sweet smell will attract the wasps, but they will die inside, overwhelmed by not being able to get out.

Step 3.

Sprinkle aerosol pyrethrin to all the plants that we have, and also covers the mulch surrounding the birdbath wave pool. This will keep those areas free of wasps at all times, so we won't have to worry about their nests. We must spray the pyrethrin at least once a day.

Although if all we want is prevent wasps from building a nest in the area where they already did it, We will only have to spray once a weekIn addition, this chemical is safe for pets and humans.

By placing it on the edges, the wasps will not be able to land to drink and will look for other places to drink water and get food.

Step 4. 

Use a cypermethrin chemical once or twice a month under wooden decks. Wood has an odor that attracts wasps, so if the door platform is built close to the ground, it is especially susceptible to wasp infestation.

Wasps love fruit as it provides all the nutrients they need.

With these little tips we will ensure that the wasps do not create a nest again, but also do not forget not to leave fruit outside the refrigerator, the wasps could be attracted and enter through the window due to the smell.

You may be interested in this article about how to eliminate wasps at home.