How to Keep Wasps from Building Nests on My Mount Holly, NJ Porch, Deck & Property

No one wants to see wasps circling around their property. They can pose a threat since they are so aggressive when they feel threatened. Sometimes, these aggressive pests feel threatened even when you don’t realize they are there. Most people prefer to keep them off their property all together. Ross Environmental Solutions is here to share some tips that will help you keep wasps from building nests around your home.

How to Keep Wasps Away from Your Picnic

All wasps are going to be attracted to sugary and greasy foods. This is why they are so attracted to many summer BBQs. The sugary soda that you are drinking at your BBQ isn’t the only thing attracting the wasps; they are also protein eaters. They are just as attracted to the steak on your plate as they are to the drink in your cup. To avoid attracting wasps, you should always clear the table after you are done eating. When you leave these foods and drinks out, they are sure to attract wasp activity.

Put Lids on Trash Cans to Keep Stinging Insects Away

They are also going to be attracted to the food that is in your trash can. There are often spills and other sticky substances in your trash can that will surely attract wasps. When you put a tight fitting lid on your trash cans, they aren’t as likely to gain access to them and won’t be swarming around your cans constantly.

Do Home Maintenance & Repairs to Deter Wasps Building Nests

If you walk around your home and see holes that are in siding or other repairs that need to be made around your property, it is important that you take care of them to keep wasps away. These gaps in siding and other crevices make the perfect place for them to build their nests. Repairing broken screens and securing your windows will keep them from gaining entrance to your home. Some wasps will also build their nests in holes in the ground that are made by other rodents; so consider filling those areas in as you find them on your property.

Try Wasp Decoys

Did you know that wasps are territorial? They don’t like to build a nest where other wasps have already staked their claim. You can purchase wasp nest decoys that can fool other wasps into thinking that the spot it already called for.

Wasp Traps

There are a multitude of different wasp traps that you can purchase to trap them. You can also make your own with the use of a soda bottle. You can cut off the top of it and turn it inside out and put it back together with some tape. Once you have done that, you put a couple inches of sweet liquid in it and hang the bottle in an area where you see wasp activity. This method isn’t ideal as it may attract honey bees that we need to pollinate our flowers and plants.

Stinging Insect Control

Because wasps and be so easily confused with bees and pose a dangerous stinging threat, it is better if you leave wasp control up to the professionals at Ross Environmental Solutions. Call us today for a stinging insect inspection and appropriate treatment plan!