An outdoor barbecue in summer without stray wasps is almost a dream! Indeed, if they do not feel in danger, these little critters tend to come and disturb our outdoor meals. But how to scare them away? Follow this guide.
To enjoy the summer in complete serenity!
You often hear about the harmful consequences, if bees were to disappear, on our ecosystem. Now many are making the effort to keep these endangered little beasties alive. But our dear friends the wasps are not yet entitled to this preferential treatment. Because they are much more scary!
With an aggressive reputation, as soon as they get a little too close to the terrace… We therefore tend to kill them. However, they are just as essential.
Like bees, wasps participate in pollination. From now on, it is thanks to them that you can make a good salad to accompany the barbecue on Sunday. So if you want to eat outside in peace, there are plenty of natural and harmless techniques to keep them away. Read the rest of this article.
Mistakes not to make…. kill wasps
The mistake to never make! And not only for our ecosystem… Beware of those who dare to challenge them! Indeed, when they die, the wasps release an odorous substance which attracts the most aggressive of them to take revenge. Whoops ! Indeed, they have an incredible defense mechanism.
Stuck a wasp under an upturned glass
Wasps are social, communicating insects. So if one of them feels in danger, she will instinctively try to sting. If it doesn’t work, she will call all her compatriots to do it for her.
Destroy their nest!
Now, leaving a nest near your house can be very disabling. However, removing it yourself without equipment or experience is life-threatening! Seeing their house destroyed… The wasps will certainly try to attack you. For people without allergies, a single bite is harmless. But getting stung simultaneously by the swarm can cost you your life.
Grandma’s tricks for wasps … burn garlic or onion on the barbecue
Most of the tricks that work are related to smell. In fact, it is one of the most developed senses in wasps. If they invite themselves to our meals, it is because they are immediately attracted by the smell of meat. On the grill, the powerful smell of garlic and onion will take over.
Burn ground coffee
Place a hot container of ground coffee near the table and burn the container. In fact, the smell of smoke will scare away wasps instantly.
Diffuse lavender essential oil
Also, you can place real lavender around your terrace. The advantage of the diffuser is that the smell will be more intense and will therefore spread faster. You can also use lemongrass essential oil.
Place a dome of powdered cloves
Tip for the wasps: grind the cloves into powder yourself to make the smell more intense and place the dome in the center of the table. You can also drive the nails into a lemon or an orange.