Some species of wasps can be a major nuisance. These persistent insects can ruin a dream camping, picnic or allotment stay. Find out how to deal with them so that protection against wasps while outdoors is really effective!
Keep in mind that protecting food from wasps is very important. It is not just about Our comfort when eating and the risk of a painful sting. Above all, it is important to remember that wasps can transfer very dangerous pathogenic microorganisms to our food. This is because they carry them from places where they have previously foraged, e.g. faeces, carrion, rubbish! Find out about an effective action plan!
How to avoid wasps? Learn about the habits of the enemy!
When warm, sunny days arrive, we all want to spend as much time as possible outdoors. We also enjoy eating outdoors. Unfortunately, summer is also a time of increased insect activity. Wasps, for example, make our lives miserable; they are particularly active between July and September. Two species are particularly prone to attack and take a particular interest in our meals: the common wasp (vespula vulgaris) and the roof wasp (vespula germanica).
The common wasp builds its nests in the ground, the roof wasp higher up – in the soffit of the roof, cracks in walls or in tree hollows. Wasps are primarily focused on nest protection. If they perceive that the nest is under threat, they will attack. Unfortunately, these insects may even want to sting you when you are far away from their nest! Therefore, before arranging an outdoor meal, take a look around to see if their nest is within a few metres of our chosen location.When a wasp is near us, we should avoid sudden movements. When the wasp is near you, you should avoid making any sudden movements. It is also important to remember that, unlike a bee, a wasp does not die after being stung and the same individual can sting you several times!
How else can we protect ourselves from aggressive insects?
What attracts wasps? What colours and scents do wasps like?
We can use this knowledge of what wasps like when selecting clothing and setting the table. Simply avoiding the colours and scents they prefer can reduce their interest in our natural surroundings! What colours attract wasps? These insects prefer neon, bright colours and floral patterns. They ignore bright, muted colours. For this reason, opt for muted table settings in earthy colours or subtle pastel shades.It is also a good idea to give up heavily scented cosmetics, especially perfumes with a sweet, floral scent.
Home remedies for wasps
We already know what to avoid in order not to attract wasps. To increase the effectiveness of our actions, it is also worth finding out what repels wasps. The knowledge of what scents wasps do not like can be used, for example, when choosing flowers for table decorations. Knowing what scents wasps don’t like is a good idea, e.g. when choosing flowers for your table decoration, and wiping down garden furniture with a cloth soaked in a suitable oil.
Eco decoration for the Christmas table – aromatic orange with cloves
To get rid of wasps, it is worth placing a bouquet of tulips, forsythia, hyacinths, dahlias, geraniums or compositions using fresh conifer branches on the table.
To prevent wasps from taking up residence in your garden for good, you can also stock up on … dummy nests! a dummy nest! These insects are not accustomed to making their home near a nest belonging to another hive.
Humane wasp trap
To avoid a battle over our meal, we can prepare a bait to attract the insects. All you need to do is prepare a humane wasp trap consisting of… food. The food should be attractive to the wasps and you should choose products that are particularly appealing to them, such as overripe grapes, fruit jam or a piece of sweet baked goods. Then they will focus on the snack prepared especially for them and not on our table! Instead of fighting over the food, we can share it.
How to effectively protect food from wasps
The methods described above are highly effective, but they do not give us a 100% guarantee of avoiding a direct confrontation. Therefore, it is important to remember the most important thing – the mechanical protection of food from insects.
Organza bag in the role of a mosquito net on grapes – protection of fruit from insects and birds
Solid food should be placed in containers with lids or be protected with a cloth. Instead of a cloth, we can use fabrics pouches for this purpose. This will make the table setting look more elegant.
Organza pouch as an alternative to a fruit net
Choosing organza pouches (bags as a fruit net) will provide us with protection against wasps while allowing us to beautifully display their contents. Inside a semi-transparent organza pouch, we can place, for example, a basket of fruit or a bowl of snacks. Organza pouches are also an excellent way to protect the grapes and other fruits growing in our garden from insects and birds.
How do you protect your drink from wasps?
Drinking a drink directly from a carton, can or dark bottle can be a deadly danger for us. This is because a wasp may be lured inside by the smell of our drink! Swallowing it can result in a life-threatening sting to the throat or trachea! This is why we should always drink from a clear glass, systematically checking the contents. A great idea is to drink through a straw.
The risk of being stung while drinking is frightening for you? You can further protect your drink by using an organza pouch! The strings in the bag allow it to be closed comfortably and effectively prevent insects from getting inside.
Where to buy fabric pouches?
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