Everyone notes: there are currently a very large number of hornets in Germany. But something should help keep the animals away? Simple tips can help you.
“But they are intrusive this year,” “It’s amazing how many we have here,” “I was stung too.” There are an astonishing number of wasps currently entering every small talk round and at every regular’s table – especially if they are standing outdoors. Experts predicted the emergence of an epidemic of hornets in 2022 at an early date. But what keeps animals away? echo24.de He put together tips and household gadgets that bugs absolutely don’t want.
Stay away from wasps: simple tricks help fight intrusive insects
They sit on freshly cut watermelon, crawl into soda cans and even nibble on grilled food. And if wasps don’t have a fixed destination on our patio table, they fly around us, threatening to move up our shirt sleeves or even sit on our bare feet.
Quick help for wasp stings – simple remedies work
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The constant fear of many people: being bitten. There are many ideas circulating to keep animals away. echo24.de Summarizes helpful tricks and notes: Trying it helps. Because some only believe in the coffee powder trick, others say wasps don’t smell at all. Next diligently distribute copper coins, others think it crazy.
Keep wasps away: These tips keep animals at a distance
- coffee powder burn Wasps don’t like the smell. In a jar (fireproof!) ignite some of the powder with a match.
- spray with water – You must make the animals think it is raining. They often retreat to their nest.
- Avoid perfume The sweet smell attracts wasps more.
- lemon with cloves Both scents are not for wasps and should help. All you have to do is cut the fruit and put the cloves in it.
- Mint, lemon balm and lavender – She doesn’t like wasps. Place them on the table or even “whip” groups of plants on the counter to release the essential oils.
- Cover drinks or use cups with lids The smell attracts fewer animals and there is less risk of an animal “drinking” and biting.
- Set up a wasp trap Put lemonade or beer glasses a little to the side to attract insects. It should be borne in mind that the weaker animals drown in them in agony. It also remains open whether other animals can be avoided in the direction of grilled food and your own drinks.
- Rub the copper coins between your fingers and scatter them on the table – This advice appears to be available only in German-speaking countries, and there is no evidence of its effectiveness.
- keep calm Wild waving makes animals feel threatened and become more aggressive.
And what if it happened? Wasp stings usually aren’t a cause for panic (however, allergy sufferers should always take emergency medication with them, and in an emergency, don’t hesitate and call a doctor) – but they can also be painful for anyone who doesn’t have an allergy. Simple treatments provide relief and pain relief.
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