If wasps keep turning up around your house, there is usually a reason. Understanding what attracts them makes it easier to make your property less inviting.
Food and Drink
Wasps are drawn to sugar and protein. Common attractions include:
- Sweet drinks and food left out on outdoor tables and at barbecues.
- Fallen fruit under fruit trees.
- Open or dirty bins and compost.
- Pet food left in bowls outside.
- Meat and fish scraps, which many wasps collect to feed their young.
Water
Wasps also need water. Dripping taps, pet bowls, bird baths, pool edges and pooled water can all attract them, especially during hot weather.
Shelter and Nesting Spots
Wasps look for sheltered, quiet places to build. Popular spots include:
- Eaves and roof lines
- Sheds, garages and carports
- Pergolas, patios and under decks
- Hedges, shrubs and trees
- Letterboxes, meter boxes and outdoor furniture
- Gaps in walls, roof voids and the ground
Warmth
Sunny walls, warm roof spaces and sheltered corners help wasps get their nests started earlier in spring.
How to Make Your Home Less Attractive
- Keep bins closed and rinse recycling before it goes out.
- Clear fallen fruit regularly.
- Cover food and drinks when eating outside.
- Bring in pet food after feeding.
- Seal gaps in eaves, walls and roof lines.
- Tidy sheds and outdoor storage.
- Check sheltered spots in early spring for new nests.
When to Call for Help
If wasps are entering and leaving the same spot, or you can see a nest, please don't disturb it. Target Wasp Removal identifies the wasp, treats the nest and gives you advice tailored to your property. Call 0416 540 315 or send the quote form.