Every gardener faced with wasps on your country site. For some, they have become a real problem, and someone just cause discomfort. In any case, each of us would like to get rid of these harmful insects.
There are many professional companies that claim to help get rid of the wasps permanently. Yeah, maybe so, but:
- Their services are very expensive;
- Used drugs are potent chemistry that does not bring absolutely no benefit site;
- Assurance that the wasps you will not come back - no. Even despite the fact that advertising is often stated otherwise. (A neighbor has used the services of this company. It turned out expensive and inefficient).
Therefore, in this article I want to talk about 4-folk techniques that help get rid of these harmful insects. Of course, they also do not guarantee a 100% effect, but:
- Do not require investments;
- Absolutely natural;
- If necessary, they can be repeated every year without much effort.
Let's go straight to the description of methods.
1. Homemade fake nest
Wasps, like some other insects, are territorial creatures. That is, a particular colony live in a limited space. If the territory is occupied by other insects of the same species, wasps leave the place in search of a new home. This can be used.
Our task is to make the OS think that the territory already inhabited by their cousins. To do this, you can manually make a false nest. Run it can be anything you like. Here are some of the most popular ways:
- Wrap crumpled paper bag with string made of natural fibers. Try to perform the nest as realistic as possible;
- Those of us who own papier-mache can make a false nest of paper. It suffices to repeat the form and paint the product in gray.
False nest need to hang as close as possible to this. Wasps have to constantly watch home opponents.
If you do not want to do something on their own, a false socket can be purchased at the store. The thing is quite rare, but it is not difficult to get.
2. illusion web
Wasps will not live where there are cobwebs. It is for them a great danger, so the insects prefer to change their location.
If you are not near a natural web, our task is to create the illusion of it. The best way to approach this garland of bright, shining objects. Reflecting the rays of the sun, it will create the illusion of air obstacles and interference. In addition, the wasps do not like too bright light.
This "mirror" can be hang close to the nest. It will be particularly effective in a bright sunny day.
I know a gardener who had woven a few homemade webs of thin fishing line and hang them near the nest. According to him, wasps soon left his home.
3. Lock the underground hive
Not all wasps live in the classic "hanging houses". Some prefer the underground hives. To combat this, we need the kind of observation and a little skill.
It is necessary to determine the location of the hive, and to find the ins and outs. There may be several.
At night when the wasps are less aggressive, cover all openings small saucers and press them with bricks. Keep the "gag" need a few weeks. Periodically check the hive, wasps can try to make another pass.
Also, before the procedure of the underground hive can be filled with soapy water. This will allow to cope with insects much faster.
These simple folk methods allow completely eliminate or greatly reduce the number of wasps in your area. Even if the insects are not wasted, it will no longer be a problem for sure.
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