In the summer, Wasps are more active than usual. They’re looking for a place to build a nest and lay their eggs. In some cases, they may even have already found one and are just waiting for the perfect time to start construction. Luckily for us, Wasps aren’t interested in building nests inside our homes this season.
Instead, they’ve got their sights set on patchy grasslands, sandy dunes and forests surrounding our houses. The best way to keep them out of your home is to keep them out of your garden in the first place. There are several ways you can do that without having to completely revamp your landscaping or interior design.
Check For Wasps Before You Dig
A wasp nest is typically created by a solitary female wasp with a few offspring, which can be identified by the nest size. This nest will be located outdoors in a sheltered area where they have easy access to water and nutrients. If you are planning to dig a hole or trench in your garden to place a water butt or septic tank, you might be disturbing a nest.
If you’re planning to build a new garden, make sure to check for wasps before you dig. A wasp nest is typically created by a solitary female wasp with a few offspring, which can be identified by the nest size. This nest will be located outdoors in a sheltered area where they have easy access to water and nutrients.
Keep Large Leaves On Your Plants
Wasps are attracted to large, juicy and water-filled flowers, such as roses and watermelons, which can be used as clues to their whereabouts. Wasps are also attracted to large, juicy and water-filled flowers, such as roses and watermelons, which can be used as clues to their whereabouts.
If you have roses or other large flowering plants, place large leaves (i.e. cabbage, lettuce or basil) around the base of the plant to deter wasps from building their nests around the base of the plant. You can also try creating a “barricade” around the base of the plant with soil or heavy rocks.
Maintain A Healthy Lawn
Maintaining a healthy lawn helps to prevent wasps from making a home in your yard. Wasps are attracted to stressed-out lawns. If your lawn needs a bit of TLC, it’s a good idea to get it done before the wasps become too active.
Maintaining a healthy lawn helps to prevent wasps from making a home in your yard. Wasps are attracted to stressed-out lawns. If your lawn needs a bit of TLC, it’s a good idea to get it done before the wasps become too active. A well-maintained lawn will also feel more comfortable for your feet and be less likely to overheat in the summer.
Dried Out Grass Stalks Can Be A Barrier To Wasps
When using a seeder, it’s important to leave the grass in between the seeds to allow them to grow through the soil and develop a strong root system. If the grass is left too long without being sewn up, it will begin to dry out and die. This is where wasps’ favourite food source is in wait.
You can keep wasps out of your garden by leaving long grass as a barrier to them. When using a seeder, it’s important to leave the grass in between the seeds to allow them to grow through the soil and develop a strong root system. If the grass is left too long without being sewn up, it will begin to dry out and die. This is where wasps’ favourite food source is in wait.
Trim Back Bushes And Shrubs
If you have bushes or shrubs in your yard, you should regularly trim their branches to keep wasps at bay. A trimmed bush is less likely to provide an enticing hiding place for wasps. If you have bushes or shrubs in your yard, you should regularly trim their branches to keep wasps at bay.
A trimmed bush is less likely to provide an enticing hiding place for wasps. You can also try using a wasp or ant trap to keep those pesky insects out of your yard.
Install Corner Or Shade Covers
Wasps are attracted to light and shiny surfaces. If you have a patio or a deck that gets a lot of direct sunlight, you should consider installing a shade cover to keep the wasps away.
Wasps are attracted to light and shiny surfaces. If you have a patio or a deck that gets a lot of direct sunlight, you should consider installing a shade cover to keep the wasps away. You can also try using a wasp or ant trap to keep those pesky insects out of your yard.
Conclusion
Wasps are annoying, and their nests are dangerous. Fortunately, they are not likely to find a place to build a nest in your yard this summer, if you take the right steps to keep them out. When digging in your garden, make sure to check for wasp nests before you dig. If you find a nest, don’t disturb it and instead, call a professional pest control service to take care of the problem.
When watering your lawn, make sure to thoroughly soak the germinated seeds to generate a strong root system that will help deter wasps from attacking them. When trimming bushes and shrubs, make sure to cut the branches off at least 2cm above the soil to keep them out of the reach of wasps. Wasps are not likely to find a place to build a nest in your yard this summer if you take the right steps to keep them out.
