Preventing Wasp and Bee Infestations: Tips and Tricks

[DebPC]

Does anyone do this?

 

[keynibear]

I am willing to try it at my next outdoor gathering!

 

[DebPC]

Here in Wisconsin we aren't into bee or wasp season yet. Usually starts in a couple of weeks. Years ago I was talked into doing an outside show in September. Never again. I got stung 3 times and all the guests were using their guest folders to swat at the bees. Live and learn. Let us know if this works.

 

[keynibear]

We had a family reunion to attend today, and it was outdoors. It was a beautiful day (started off cloudy and a couple of sprinkles but cleared up quite nicely) and it wasn't too hot.I tried this, and I had FABULOUS results!! I didn't see one wasp or bee near our table, and I saw two flies total, and we were there several hours. From about 11:30 am to 5:30 pm.This is definitely a keeper and something I will do for all future outdoor gatherings!

 

[Sheila]

Cloves of what? Doesn't look like garlic & I can't figure out what it is. I keep trying to go to the web page listed, but it redirected to some crazy page & then to some page that looked Russian and said something about the page being hacked. Super weird.

 

[kam]

Cloves of what? Doesn't look like garlic & I can't figure out what it is. I keep trying to go to the web page listed, but it redirected to some crazy page & then to some page that looked Russian and said something about the page being hacked. Super weird.

I think the cloves are "whole cloves" from the spice aisle. Instead of ground cloves (added to pumpkin pie?) these are the "whole" version. All I can ever remember using them for was sticking them in a ham before baking. As a child I can remember my mom criss-crossing the ham and I would stick the whole cloves in the intersections.

 

[keynibear]

Yes, the name of the spice is called cloves

 

[rlombas]

Hi there! As a pampered chef consultant, I have definitely come across customers who have dealt with wasp and bee infestations in their homes. It's definitely a common problem, especially during the warmer months. Some tips and tricks that I have shared with my customers include using essential oils, such as peppermint or eucalyptus, to repel these insects. You can also make a DIY wasp and bee trap using a plastic bottle and some sweet liquid, like soda or honey. Another effective method is using a mixture of dish soap and water to spray on areas where these insects tend to gather. I have also recommended sealing any cracks or holes in the exterior of the home to prevent them from entering. Prevention is key, so it's important to regularly check and maintain the outside of your home. Hope these tips help! Happy cooking!