Heat months bring everything good to spend time outdoors, especially next to the water. However, we cannot prevent the wasps from appearing every year, which make our bathroom something uncomfortable.
This insect is attracted to moisture and sweet smells. Luckily, there is a homemade, economical and efficient trick, which keeps them out of our view. And besides, you probably already have it at home.
Immediate effect for wasps
Although there are many products to repel insects, more and more people look for natural and safe alternatives. One of the most recommended remedies by experts in rural environments and domestic gardening is a simple mixture of White vinegar and spice nail.
A small container with white vinegar is filled and clove is introduced. This combination gives off A penetrating smell that is unbearable for waspscausing them to move away almost immediately.
You can place one or more of these containers near the busiest areas of the pool. The effect can last several hours without renewing the mixture.
Why do insects reject this smell?
The wasps, unlike bees, not only are attracted to the nectar or water, too They react very intensely to certain olfactory stimuli. Both the vinegar and the nail emit compounds that interfere with their capacity for guidance and search for resources, generating them an automatic rejection.
Do not kill them or damage them, it simply keeps them away.
This method has a great advantage over insecticides, since It does not contaminate the environment, nor is pets or children risk.
Additional tips for a summer without bites
Although clove vinegar is very useful, combining it with other measures may increase its effectiveness:
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Avoid stagnant water containers Near the pool, such as cubes or pots of pots. The wasps detect them as a source of hydration.
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Keep soft drinks and food In closed containers. Sweet smells are a magnet for them.
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Use neutral colors in towels and clothessince living tones can attract their attention.
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Cover the pool when it is not in useespecially if it is surrounded by vegetation or flowers.
How do the wasps act?
A habitual error is react with sudden movements When a wasp approaches. Hurrying them by stirring hands can be counterproductive. If they feel threatened, they release chemical signals that can call others.
It is better to keep calm and let the remedy take effect.