How to drive away wasps from the pool?

Wasp

Wasps are one of the most beneficial insects that we can have in the garden, since they are one of those in charge of pollinating the flowers of plants. But of course, the problem is that they do not like anything to bother them, and in fact you have to be careful because they can react badly; that is to say, they can bite us, and if it turns out that we are allergic ... we will have to go urgently to the hospital. How to avoid it?

Well, one way to do it is to scare them away from the pool, especially in summer when we use it the most. So if you want to know how to drive away wasps from the pool, try our tips and remedies .

Install a salt electrolysis equipment

What this type of equipment does is disinfect the water without chemicals, something that is especially interesting if we have dogs that like to take a bath. What's more, the strong smell of chlorine, the stinging ... and also some flying insects such as bees or wasps are avoided.

It is not well known why this occurs, but it is believed that these insects dislike salt water, so they do not go near it.

Fill a container with sugary drinks

You can take, for example, a 2 liter bottle (or 1,5l if that is what you have more at hand), and fill it with a sugary drink, or even sugar water. You can even cut the narrowest part of it, and make two holes -one on each side- to pass a rope that you will use to hang it somewhere.

It is a remedy that, well, it is not exactly respectful with these insects, but if you have an infestation of wasps it works.

Put cucumber slices on the ground

A curious way to keep wasps away is by putting cucumber slices on the ground, or wherever we do not want them to go. By having an acidic property, you can be sure that, at the very least, you will not be disturbed.

Hang crumpled brown paper bags

Wasps will not make a nest where there is already one. If you see a wrinkled brown paper bag, they'll think that's a nest, and they'll walk away. So it is a good idea to put near the pool, especially during the summer when they are most active.

Avoid doing some things

To avoid problems, I recommend that you avoid doing the following:

  • Don't dress in bright colors. They may think you are a flower and will be attracted to you.
  • Do not use excessively aromatic perfumes. Remember that wasps are attracted to sweet smells.
  • Don't crush them. By killing one, it could release pheromones that will attract its mates.

Wasp on a plant

I hope it has been useful to you 🙂.


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