As summer approaches, many of us look forward to enjoying outdoor gatherings and BBQs. However, one uninvited guest can quickly turn a pleasant afternoon into a frustrating ordeal - wasps. While wasps play a beneficial role earlier in the year by controlling horticultural pests like black flies and aphids, they can become a nuisance during the summer months.
With an absence of larvae to look after, wasps turn their attention to fermenting fruits and sugary foods, posing a threat to outdoor gatherings. John Stewart, a member of the technical team at sustainable pest prevention specialist Pelsis Group , shares his expert advice on how to keep wasps at bay and ensure your summer BBQ remains enjoyable and pest-free. Use wasp traps “To protect your family from wasps in the summer months, Green Protect Wasp & Flying Insect Trap can be strategically placed in your garden to draw wasps away from the area that you want to protect,” advised John.
“These non-toxic solutions are normally positioned around the fence line and can significantly reduce the likelihood of painful stings. The lure remains active for six weeks and refills can be purchased to provide continuous protection.” Utilise insect aerosols and rackets “If you’re after a quick and effective solution and find wasps buzzing around you as you enjoy a cheeseburger, Pest-Stop Wasp & Flying Insect Killer will promptly eliminate them.
For those who prefer not to use chemicals, an electric fly racket or an electronic i.