We all know how important pollinators are for food production, but many of us also know people who are deathly allergic to bee stings. Even if none of your friends or family members will go anaphylactic if stung, wasp stings hurt like hell. Unlike bumblebees, which are pretty docile and will only sting if seriously threatened, wasps are aggressive and territorial and can sting as many times as they possibly can. Be sure to caulk up any holes around your home that may be potential nesting sites, and if you find that your area is prone to wasps and hornets, hang some fake nests around the property: as they are very territorial, they’ll avoid creating nests if they see that there are others around already.
If you’re still seeing wasps despite these preventative measures, a trap is likely your next course of action. Just keep in mind that wasps are very beneficial insects, especially in the garden, so only create a trap if they really are a life-threatening nuisance.
What you’ll need:
An empty, clear, 2-Liter soda pop bottle
Duct tape or packing tape
Cooking oil
Sugary liquid (sugar water, soda pop, juice)
Wire or twine to hang up the trap
Cut the top (spout area) off the plastic bottle, just below the area where the outward curve meets the main body of the bottle. Using either a spatula or your hands, slather cooking oil down the insides of the bottle’s walls—this will prevent the wasps from climbing back out.
Insert the spout end into the empty bottle so it creates a downward cone, and tape it in place with the tape. At this point, you can use a hole punch, awl, or other sharp implement to poke some holes around the top so you can draw twine or wire through for hanging purposes. Then, pour 2-3 inches of your sweet liquid of choice into the trap. As it’s certain to draw wasps and hornets, be sure to hang it well away from areas where children, pets, and vulnerable visitors will be spending time.
Read more: DIY: 5 All-Natural Insect Traps and Deterrents for those Pests That Just Won't Bugger Off | Inhabitat - Sustainable Design Innovation, Eco Architecture, Green Building
Source from: Natural insect trap.
If you’re still seeing wasps despite these preventative measures, a trap is likely your next course of action. Just keep in mind that wasps are very beneficial insects, especially in the garden, so only create a trap if they really are a life-threatening nuisance.
What you’ll need:
An empty, clear, 2-Liter soda pop bottle
Duct tape or packing tape
Cooking oil
Sugary liquid (sugar water, soda pop, juice)
Wire or twine to hang up the trap
Cut the top (spout area) off the plastic bottle, just below the area where the outward curve meets the main body of the bottle. Using either a spatula or your hands, slather cooking oil down the insides of the bottle’s walls—this will prevent the wasps from climbing back out.
Insert the spout end into the empty bottle so it creates a downward cone, and tape it in place with the tape. At this point, you can use a hole punch, awl, or other sharp implement to poke some holes around the top so you can draw twine or wire through for hanging purposes. Then, pour 2-3 inches of your sweet liquid of choice into the trap. As it’s certain to draw wasps and hornets, be sure to hang it well away from areas where children, pets, and vulnerable visitors will be spending time.
Read more: DIY: 5 All-Natural Insect Traps and Deterrents for those Pests That Just Won't Bugger Off | Inhabitat - Sustainable Design Innovation, Eco Architecture, Green Building
Source from: Natural insect trap.
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