what keeps wasps away from house
The Bee Free Wasp Deterrent-keeps wasps away The Bee Free Wasp Deterrent repels wasps, it does not harm or kill them. It works on a very simple principle: wasps avoid the nests of other wasps. By giving the appearance of a real wasp nest, any nearby wasps will keep their distance, commonly about 20' or further. No chemicals, folds flat to bring on picnics, environmentally safe. Think of the Bee Free as a scarecrow for wasps.
1 Line your doors and windows with soap to keep the wasps away. 2  If the yellow jackets have built a nest in the ground, pour soapy water into the hole at night and preferably during cooler temperature. 3  The entire colony should die.
Dryer softener sheers are an easy way to keep away bees and wasps without using chemicals. Just leave a few sheets around your picnic table or areas youâre serving food. Best of all, your picnic will smell clean and fresh! You can also use dryer sheets to keep bees and wasps away from people. Simply rub the sheets on exposed skin, or keep a sheet or two in your pockets. 3. Mothballs. These musty smelling balls act as an effective wasp repellent. Scatter them around your picnic area to get rid of bees and wasps.
When a wasp is squashed, a chemical (pheromone) is released which attracts and incites other nearby wasps. It's best to walk away from a hovering wasp. Avoid wearing bright colours or floral patterns. If you look like a big flower, you may be attracting the curious wasp looking for nectar.
1 Don't swat at yellow jackets. 2  Killing one yellow jacket may be cathartic, but it also causes a pheromone to be released which attracts other wasps. 3  Out of the frying pan and into the fire. 4  Don't wear overly aromatic perfumes.