There are so many reasons to love summer.
From the delightful sunshine to the leisurely moments and the opportunity to embark on memorable vacations with cherished companions.
Though, summer also brings wasps.
Despite acknowledging the balance in nature, the painful stings inflicted by these creatures make them unwelcome guests at any gathering.
However, wasps seem to hold a different perspective.
Thankfully, there is a remarkable technique to deter wasps and carpenter bees effectively.
What’s even better is that this method requires only a handful of readily available items.
Paper or plastic? How about both.
The only items that are required are a brown paper bag and some plastic bags.
Get enough plastic bags to put inside the paper bag to create a “puffy” appearance.
Once the paper bag is stuffed, securely knot the top.
Fasten it to a high location.
Remarkably, wasps and carpenter bees will instinctively steer clear of this deceptive decoy, thinking it is a real hive.
Ensuring safety and avoiding harm is very important, especially considering the significant benefits that wasps provide to humans.
As reported by National Geographic,
“Nearly every pest insect on Earth is preyed upon by a wasp species, either for food or as a host for its parasitic larvae. Wasps are so adept at controlling pest populations that the agriculture industry now regularly deploys them to protect crops.”
Although they can be pests, it is in our best interest to not harm wasps.
This involves adopting preventive measures, such as the simple hack mentioned earlier, and gaining a comprehensive understanding of the misconceptions and the actual impact that wasps have on our ecosystem.
Wasps do not want to harm us.
Good Housekeeping clarifies that wasps are actually attempting to avoid human contact altogether.
Their primary interest lies in our food and beverages.
However, when we engage in sudden arm movements or display signs of agitation, it unsettles and alarms them, potentially resulting in a defensive sting.
While this hack proves effective at home, it’s essential to be equipped with tips for dealing with wasps on the go.
Country Living offers five recommendations:
Understand that wasps are not solely attracted to sugary foods and beverages; they are also drawn to meat.
Keep your food and drinks covered by using lids, caps, or makeshift alternatives like paper towels or cloth to prevent wasp interference.
Refrain from using homemade wasp traps, as these often unintentionally attract more wasps instead of deterring them.
Stay calm and composed if a wasp approaches you. Allow it to pass without provoking it. Remember that when one wasp is present, it is likely others are nearby as well.
Wasps communicate with their colony when they discover a promising food source, so sighting one implies the probable presence of additional individuals.
“The best thing you can do is isolate the first wasp you see. This is the scout and it’s likely to recruit other wasps. Trap it under a cup or a glass and leave it there. Then, after you’ve finished eating, release the wasp.”
Now having this information, you can help keep yourself and others around you safe from the wasps.
Watch this experiment being tested in the video below!
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