Enjoying Tranquil Meals with Wespens - Guidelines to Follow
Tips to Keep Wasps Away During Picnics and Barbecues
In Baden-Württemberg this year, there are fewer wasps than usual, according to environmental protectionists. However, tens of thousands of wasps are still active, and they can be a nuisance during outdoor activities like picnics and barbecues. Here are some practical measures to deter wasps and make your outdoor meals more enjoyable.
1. Keep Food Covered
Covering food and drinks can help prevent wasps during outdoor activities. Use containers or mesh cloths to block wasp access. Also, cover drinks by creating lids with pierced cupcake liners to prevent wasps from entering.
2. Use Natural Repellents
Spray or burn essential oils such as peppermint, citronella, clove, or lemongrass around your picnic or barbecue area. You can make sprays by mixing oils with water and a bit of soap for better adhesion.
3. Set Wasp Traps
Use bottles with sweet bait like a mix of vinegar, sugar, and water to lure and capture wasps before they swarm your gathering. Place traps at the edges of the yard or picnic area to draw wasps away from guests.
4. Plant Wasp-Repellent Herbs and Plants
Plant or position wasp-repellent herbs and plants such as mint, lavender, citronella grass, or marigolds near your outdoor space to naturally discourage wasp presence.
Additional Tips
- Replace bait solutions in traps regularly for best effect.
- Reapply essential oil sprays after rain or every few days.
- Seal any cracks or crevices near eating areas to reduce nesting spots.
Other Practical Measures
- Wiping off sweet sauces can help reduce the attraction of wasps.
- Clearing away leftovers is a preventive measure against wasp stings during picnics and grilling.
- Spraying a fine mist over the table with a spray bottle can deter wasps, making them believe it's raining.
- Insect screens on windows can prevent wasps from flying into the house.
- Strongly scented body care products can attract wasps.
- Despite fewer wasps in Baden-Württemberg, tens of thousands of wasps are still active.
- Wasps are attracted to steaks, sweets, and cakes, making them unwanted guests at picnics and barbecues.
- Sudden movements or waving can make wasps aggressive.
- Setting up decoy food (overripe fruit) can potentially act as a decoy maneuver, but it may not always work and could attract more wasps if it goes wrong.
- The common wasp and the German wasp are the species most often encountered during outdoor activities like picnics and grilling.
These natural and practical measures can significantly reduce wasp disturbances during outdoor meals, making picnics and barbecues more enjoyable and safer.
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