7 things bringing wasps to your yard, experts say

You can end up with a harmful problem if you have one of these things on your property.


Find any kind ofUnexpected bug In your garden or home can be boring, but few insects that cause the kind of fear that wasps. Not only are they abundant, with more than30,000 Wasp varieties Living on the seven continents, their painful bites can cause a long list of health problems, pain on the site of anaphylaxis of among people susceptible to the Venom of Wasp. However, it is not only bad luck that can lead you to discover an increase in wasps activity on your property - or even inside your home - this summer. Read it to find out what could attract wasps to your garden, depending on exterminators and entomologists.

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Fruit trees

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These fruit trees on your property can regularly provide you with healthy treats, but they could also provide a home for wasps on your property.

If you have fruit trees, "you probably have a wasp problem," says the insect expertJosh Matta, a senior biologist forSpectrum garden marks.

"Wasps and other pungent insects are strongly attracted by human foods, especially sweet," says Matta. Although you may not want to clear off your property to avoid wasps, picking up rotten fruit because it falls on the floor and keep them in covered garbage cans or compost garbage can help you.

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Bright color flowers

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These brightly colorful flowers in your garden are not just beautiful with you - they also look pretty good for your local wasp population.

"Wasps are attracted by brightly colored flowers, so any plant with bright floral motifs in the garden or court will attract wasps," explains the entomologistAlice Sinia, a quality assurance manager toOrkin Canada. "In addition, wearing strong floral patterned clothing will attract wasps."

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Untreated wood

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The unpainted wood of your home gives it a rustic look - and it could also be the reason behind the WASP problem on your property.

"Waspes will chew on non-painted wood so that the pulp builds their nests. Bridges, swings or set sets, or other non-painted or untreated wood can be attacked," saysNancy Troyano, PhD, an entomologist certified by the board withEhrlich pest control.

However, there is a solution to this unpleasant problem: "By painting or colorful wood, you can eliminate these articles as a source of optimal raw materials for wasps," says Troyano.

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Open water sources

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While getting rain in your yard can help keep your healthy plants this summer, if you have standing water, it may not be long before he was wasps.

"Strengthen faucets, ponds, fountains, pools and other water features can attract wasps looking for a water drink," saysJordan Foster, an expert in pest management withFantastic control of pests. Although your pool and water probably do not work anywhere, Noties promote only the cleaning of any other water standing on your property can help keep a wasp problem with the bay.

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Outdoor gatherings

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Not invited more those who may not be the only shiny of the party in your outdoor barbecue this summer.

"Wasps, especially yellow jackets, are attracted by sweet drinks, fruits, meat and sweet personal grooming perfumes [products], as fragrance and cologne, say Sinia. According to disease control and prevention centers (CDC),Personal Care Products Scented Banana Are especially attractive for wasps.

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Open garbage cans

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If you want to make sure your backyard-or your home does not become a refuge for wasps, make sure to keep your bins outdoor closed, especially in summer.

"These pollinators are on the lookout for food and they like to feed on candies, such as juices and honey, as well as protein foods, such as dairy products," said the entomologistRyan Smith, Owner ofControl of organic pests of ants and garden. "The cans and the compost pits must always be covered, because the remains of food in them can attract wasps."

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Bug infestations

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To add an insult to an injury, your existing homebug problem could attract wasps to your space.

"One of the benefits of wasps is that they help control insect populations by feeding bugs. However, if the wasps determine that your home has a good provision of other insects, they can create a nest," declaredMike Charles, Owner ofUnified control of pests.

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By: lucy-caso
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