We all know that pesky pests are a part of nature but that doesn't mean we want to be overrun by them everywhere we go! One specific group, wasps, really bother us on our deck and back yard during the sunny months. Instead of reaching for a commercial wasp repellent that may be full of toxins and other unwanted items I don't want to be near (and especially not my kids), I figured I'd try a safe alternative first this year.
And so far I have been especially pleased with Peppermint!
Just a few drops of peppermint in a bottle with water seems to do the trick. I set out with my new concoction, which I labeled "Wasp Away" to find their normal nesting spots. The first popular spot I sprayed had two wasps swiftly fly out! Hmmm...felt like I was on to something here so I kept spraying and I have not seen many of the little guys since.
One thing I'm not clear on is how often you must spray. I figured after a decent amount of rain I would re-spray but I'm pretty sure it is worth doing at least once a week if you really want to keep them at bay. Please make sure you do not spray into the wind!! Peppermint in your eyes WILL NOT make you happy.
If there are other pests you are looking to deter,
this article has a few others to try.
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