For many people, going out onto the balcony at this time is a real nightmare because they fear being “attacked” by wasps and bees.
Unfortunately, the heat inevitably brings these insects onto the balcony , where a nest could form over time .
That’s why we need to remove them to prevent this! How? Keep wasps and bees away when you’re on the balcony with these DIY hacks!
What will you discover?
- 1 coffee
- 2 garlic
- 3 essential oils
- 4 cucumber
- 5 lemongrass
- 6 How to prevent their arrival
- 7 And for the mosquitoes?
- 8 warnings
Coffee
The first remedy is the use of coffee, whose intoxicating smell is poorly tolerated by insects such as wasps and bees . Therefore, to try it, you will have to put some ground coffee in a fireproof container , such as a resistant metal ashtray or an aluminum container, and then burn it with a match.
You will notice that the coffee releases its aroma into the air and keeps wasps and bees away! Of course, we recommend that you place it in those places of the balcony where you have noticed the presence of these insects the most!
Garlic
Another effective food ingredient to ward off wasps and bees on the balcony is garlic , which is also effective against cockroaches and other insects in the household because it acts as a natural pesticide .
In this case, we therefore recommend that you mix 10 grams of chopped garlic in 1 liter of water and then pour the resulting mixture into a spray bottle. At this point, vaporize it on the balcony, in the places where the most bees and wasps are, or on the railing and it’s game over!
If you want, you can also mix the garlic juice directly with a large amount of water or leave a bunch of garlic hanging on the balcony.
Note: We recommend that you never spray this mixture indoors as the very strong smell may bother you.
Essential Oil
If you don’t have any special remedies against wasps and bees at home, you can also use essential oils , which are known for their perfuming effects! We remind you that they are used in household cleaning to bring a good smell to the house!
The most effective against these insects are essential oils from eucalyptus, laurel, lavender, basil and citronella. So all you have to do is mix a few drops of oil with water and spray the mixture directly onto your balcony. Alternatively, you can also add a few drops of oil to the room diffusers and place them on the balcony.
The wasps on the balcony will only be a bad memory!
Cucumber
Cucumber is a vegetable that is poorly tolerated by wasps and bees because it contains a very special acid . So why not try to keep them away from our balcony?
Simply cut a cucumber into slices and then place them on the balcony as a kind of defensive barrier or use cucumber peels. Goodbye wasps!
Lemongrass
Finally, let’s look at one last trick that involves the use of citronella , which is also used to repel mosquitoes and flies.
We therefore recommend that you use candles with this scent and light them on the balcony. Not only do they beautify this outdoor area and make it particularly inviting, you can also stay on the balcony without having to fear the arrival of bees and wasps!
How to prevent their arrival
So far we have seen some remedies to keep away the wasps and bees that already inhabit your balcony. But what can you do instead to prevent their arrival ? Let’s see it together!
First, we recommend that you fill any holes or cavities in the attic with foam , as wasps like to nest there. In addition, you should avoid placing flowers that are too colorful in those parts of the balcony where we spend the most time, as the colors strongly attract wasps. It is ideal to place these flowers further away.
Finally, remember to never leave waste or food such as sugary drinks, meat and proteins on the balcony, as they attract wasps and bees, and always store these foods in tightly closed containers.