Wasps: how to get rid of annoying insects - simple tricks

The time of the wasps is back. The annoying pests accompany us like every year through the summer. Wasps can be kept away with simple tips and tricks.

• Wasps are annoying pests that accompany us through the summer *.
• Find out what attracts wasps in summer and what you should absolutely avoid.
• Read about what helps against wasps in summer .

Offenbach - The time of the wasps begins in summer . Many are familiar with it: They appear in summer as soon as we want to eat and drink outside on the balcony or outdoors. Many people, especially children, are afraid of them and their painful stings. Caution should be exercised if wasps are ingested. There are some tips and tricks like wasps in summercan be chased away.

This is how dangerous wasps are in summer

Wasps often appear together in summer : In Germany this is primarily the so-called German wasp and the common wasp. Up to 10,000 wasps can gather in a single nest of insects. However, only the queen of the survivesWasps the summer.

A wasp sting is less dangerous than a bee sting because they areWasp pulls its sting out again after the sting and can sting several times. However, the sting is often very painful. However, if a wasp is swallowed or stings in the mouth, it can be dangerous. Because a prick on the mucous membranes in the mouth and throat area can swell very quickly, narrow the path of the air you breathe and therefore become dangerous. In such a case you should consult a doctor. Even for allergy sufferers, according to NABU, around three to five percent of people, a wasp sting cangetting dangerous.

Wasp Hazard in Summer: What Attracts Wasps and What to Avoid

• TIP 1: Wasps and Eat - Wasps pop up whenever we eat outside. They love carbohydrates or proteins and therefore have a preference for desserts, but they are also attracted to meat and sweet drinks. Therefore, food should always be covered in summer . If you have a garden, it's best to collect fallen fruit to keep wasps out. To avoid being swallowed, you should always use a straw and watch the animals closely.
• TIP 2: Do not irritate wasps - refrain from waving or blowing. Because take thatWasps true to be aggressive. Wasps can also sense fear. They react to the carbon dioxide emitted.
• TIP 3: Wasps and colors - Wasps love colors. That's why you should always wear muted colors in summer .
• TIP 4: Wasps and smells - Wasps like sweet smells, which are also found in perfumes and shower gel. If you plan to eat outside in the summer , it would be better not to eat it.
• TIP 5: No Traps - Don't set traps like bottles of sugar water. Also, do not destroy nests by smoking. Both can be expensive, because you can also meet other animal species and in the worst case violate the Federal Species Protection Act. This can result in fines. It is better to call an expert for help, who will decide how to proceed.

What really helps against wasps in summer? These no-chemistry tricks show you how to chase wasps away.

Wasps are particularly attracted to sweet cakes in summer. Photo: Jens Kalaene / dpa-Zentralbild / dpa-tmn

© Jens Kalaene / dpa-Zentralbild / dpa-tmn

• TRICK 1: Wasps and water - Wasps can be easily driven away with water in summer. Just use a spray bottle. Respond to waterWasps are less aggressive than on hectic movements.
• TRICK 2: Wasps and plants - Like mosquitoes, wasps do not like certain smells. Use the scents of lemon, clove or tea tree oil, for example from a fragrance lamp, to drive away the wasps. If you have a balcony, you can also plant lavender bushes. Planning an outdoor meal, scatter dried lavender bushes. Lavender also drives away wasps in summer. Fresh garlic can also be used against waspshelp.
• TRICK 3: Feed wasps - This strategy should be used with caution because most of the time it doesn't work against wasps. However, it has been found that ripe fruit can be a distractionWasps works and can keep them away.

Don't be afraid of #Wasps!

Wasps like to help themselves to fresh plum cake 🥧 and you have to be careful of their stings. The wasp, however, prefers to eat pests in the garden, such as caterpillars, rather than cake.

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With all the negative aspects about wasps , one point is often forgotten: Wasps are not only annoying, but also very useful in nature. For example, they pollinate flowers and eat other insects, as does the Naturschutzbund Deutschland e. V., or NABU for short, writes on its website. Our simple and natural tricks will help you keep wasps away without harming them.  (By Delia Friess) * op-online is part of the nationwide Ippen digital network.

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