How to Keep Wasps From a Tree
There are numerous methods to keep wasps from building nests in a tree, but according to the website Earth Easy, there are safe, nontoxic alternatives to the usual pesticide remedy. Preventing tree wasp infestation will ultimately provide a safer environment if noninvasive techniques are used, as pesticides can be both harmful to the tree, as well as the person applying the pesticide. Follow these easy, safe steps to avoid a tree wasp infestation. Does this Spark an idea?
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Remove or cover food from the area around the tree. In the spring and early summer, wasps prefer protein-based foods, so make sure to remove any outdoor pet food or leftovers from outdoor meals. Wasps prefer sweeter foods in the late summer and early fall, so compost should be covered, as well as any fallen fruit.
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Do not squash or swat at any existing wasps in the area around the tree. If a wasp is squashed, pheromones are released, which attract other wasps in the area.
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Avoid spraying any scented perfumes or dyes around the tree. Wasps are attracted to anything sweet-smelling, especially in the late summer and early fall.
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Avoid floral-patterned or brightly covered furniture around the tree. Wasps are attracted to anything that resembles a flower.
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