3 Pack Wasp Nest Decoy - Eco Friendly Hanging Wasp Repellent

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The leather hooks make it easy to hang up in a shed, while the trowel has been marked in centimetres and inches to make planting easier than ever. Any wasps which don’t get caught by the wasp trap will still be buzzing around, and will be highly agitated as they will have sensed the panic signal pheromones given off by the dying wasps. The ratings/reviews displayed here may not be representative of every listing on this page, or of every review for these listings. It works as a wasp deterrent for all species of social wasp, which are by far and away the most commonly found wasps in the UK and the whole Northern Hemisphere.

Unlike solitary wasps, social wasps will sting, especially if they perceive a threat to the nest, for example if you get to close to it. Deciding what avenue to take depends on where the nest is, how it is impacting you, and whether you wish to utilise it for pest control. From April to September, they scour garden plants and trees for caterpillars, aphids and other insects to take back to the nest. Ideal for trimming and shaping, they have narrow pointed blades, rubber shock absorbers and a long length ergonomic design. Waspinator was also nominated for awards for innovation and eco-friendliness at the GLEE exhibition which is the UK’s major trade show for the garden industry.In addition, because the temperatures are higher, the wasps are fully alert and active so do not get lost as easily. Enjoy eating and drinking outside again, hang Wasps Away over outdoor tables, on an umbrella or parasol, tree, eaves or to protect play areas, take away on holiday or use when travelling. By contrast – a photo of an active wasp nest next to a different (active or inactive) wasp nest shows that in at least some cases – wasps don’t give a poo if they’ve got neighbors.

Wasps, as annoying as they are for us humans, are an essential part of nature and of the balance of insect life in your garden. For some reason, local wasps found our bay tree fascinating – I have no idea what they were grazing, but at any time there was 20 or more wasps there, zooming around like B52’s. It is weatherproof and can be left out all season, it can be squished up to take out with you to a picnic or the beach, and will easily be puffed up to its working shape. Most people don't realise that wasps are active from April, as they cause no problems for us throughout summer, and are actually providing us with a valuable service.

I see that "It is based on a wasp deterrent method from the Middle Ages, and has been updated using modern materials and the horizontal design which make it so highly effective and practical.

At this time, the queen has stopped laying eggs, so no new wasps will emerge to replace those that are removed. Wasps are also known to chew (and sometimes nest) on the exterior of a house if it is made from the wood cladding. Workers also may develop into fertile male wasps after they have successfully raised the eggs and supported the queen.It can also work as a hornet repellent, which are becoming an increasing problem in the UK and Europe. You should wear protective clothing, including long sleeves and gloves, as well as a beekeeper suit or other protective gear. Wasps are also attracted to artificial light and will get confused by artificial heat and light sources. Then you have to clean the trap of dead and dying wasps, and of the residue of sticky or poisonous bait. A wasps nest can be any colour from brown through to silver, it depends on what they use to build their nests.