i would really like to enjoy my front porch now that it is spring but i have to defend myself with a can of bug spray whenever i got out the front door. any suggestions on how to keep wasps from coming around? any type of natural methods like a certain plant they might not like?
2007-03-14 10:34:40 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
I found that hanging a clear plastic bag filled with water does the same for these flying pests as it does for regular flies. The reflection deters them from thinking it's a safe place to raise a family.
2007-03-14 10:38:06 · answer #1 · answered by L N 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The most effective thing I've seen is called a "waspinator". Wasps and hornets are very territorial, and will not build their nests next to an existing one. This waspinator is, essentially, a fake nest. You hang it up, and it keeps the wasps, hornets, etc.from building. They are very effective. We bought one last summer, as we were having wasp troubles.
http://waspinator.com/index.html
They work really well...we gave one to our neighbors, too.
2007-03-14 10:41:55 · answer #2 · answered by Michelle R 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Fill any gaps or holes where they can build their nests around your patio with steel wool. I did this around my kids swing set which was made of wood and it worked great. Also, try re-painting or staining around your patio.The smell drives them away!
2007-03-14 11:07:22 · answer #3 · answered by rgcanes 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
hang out your hat, to scare 'em away
lol
2007-03-14 10:37:31 · answer #4 · answered by pepzi_bandit 2 6 · 0⤊ 3⤋