How to Keep Wasps & Birds Out of a Carport
Birds can be an attractive asset to a yard or garden environment, but when they start building nests and congregating in places they are unwelcome, such as carports, they become a nuisance that must be dealt with. Likewise, wasps are beneficial insects, but they should not be congregating around common areas that humans frequent. There are repellents that are effective at keeping them away from carports to avoid being stung and having big messes to clean up. Does this Spark an idea?
Things You'll Need
- Plastic Ziplock bags
- Twine or wire clothes hangers
- Water
- Aluminum pie pans or old CDs
- String
- Scissors
Instructions
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Wasps
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Poke a hole a half-inch down from the Ziplock of the plastic bag.
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Loop the string or wire clothes hanger through the hole.
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Fill the bag with water.
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Hang at various intervals around the carport.
Birds
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Cut the aluminum pie pans into strips. (Optional)
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Poke holes in the pie pans.
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Tie the string through the aluminum pie pans or old CDs.
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Hang at various intervals around the carport.
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Tips & Warnings
The sunlight reflected off of the water and aluminum or CDs will deter wasps and birds because the brightness hurts their eyes. Figurines of cats or owls can also deter birds but will have no effect on wasps.
Wasps sting. Seek medical attention if the wasp stings are still swollen and red after 24 hours.
Sharp objects will cause injury if not used appropriately. Keep all sharp objects away from children.
