To get rid of wasps effectively, here are several proven methods:
- Remove sources of food such as uncovered trash cans, compost bins, and pet food bowls to reduce attraction.
- Use household vinegar traps by mixing diluted vinegar and sugar to attract and drown wasps.
- Make and spray essential oil blends (lemongrass, clove, rosemary, geranium, or peppermint) around high-risk areas where wasps enter or nest.
- Fill in any wall cracks or holes to prevent wasps from entering your home.
- Spray soapy water (dish soap mixed with water) on wasps or small nests to kill them by blocking their breathing.
- Keep vegetation trimmed and use wasp-repellent plants like mint, eucalyptus, or citronella.
- Set outside wasp traps that lure wasps inside with a sugary solution but prevent their escape.
- For large or difficult nests, especially yellow jacket or hornet nests, seek professional pest control services for safe removal.
If a nest is small and exposed, aerosol wasp sprays targeting the nest can work, but for bigger nests or those in hidden areas, professional removal is safest.
This combination of prevention, homemade remedies, and professional intervention provides the best approach to controlling and getting rid of wasps.
