= With the arrival of high temperatures in Spain, it is common to find wasps and bees, mainly in the field and in areas near water, such as lakes or swimming pools. This can make a hot summer day that you want to take advantage of to relax and enjoy it can end up turning into a nightmare. To anticipate or deal with these types of situations, it is important that you know how to drive away wasps from the pool, so that you can bathe or sunbathe safely .
Most frequent types of wasps in Spain
There are many types of wasps, but mainly in Spain there are the following:
- Common wasp: This is the most common and the one that will first come to mind when you think of these insects. It has yellow spots.
- Asian wasp or vespa velutina: Originally from Asia, it arrived in Spain from France in 2010, and is now present throughout the national territory. It is an invasive species that grows at a great rate as it has no natural predators and that attacks other beneficial native insects. It is characterized by having a black thorax and abdomen, except for the fourth abdominal segment, which is yellow.
One of the great differences between the two is that common wasps build their nest underground or, failing that, in house holes, cut trees …, with populations of between 20,000 and 25,000 specimens.
The Asian wasp, on the other hand, makes its wasps in height, with a shape that resembles paper balls that hang from trees or buildings at great heights.
Tips to get rid of wasps in your pool
Before you start giving yourself options so that you can get rid of wasps, you must understand what these insects do in these areas. Bees come to quench their thirst, while wasps do so by being attracted to the smell of chlorine.
To deal with them there are different methods, without having to resort to an insecticide for wasps. In this way we are going to talk to you about some type of wasp repellent, deterrents and other traps that will allow you to enjoy a more pleasant and calm bath.
- Cucumber slices
One of the simplest methods to try to avoid the presence of this type of insects near your bathroom is to place cucumber slices on the floor, as well as all those places that you do not want them to be able to access.
Thanks to its acidity, it is a very effective method to get the wasps to stop bothering you and you can bathe calmly.
- Toy swarm
Wasps are insects that are very territorial. Therefore, they will avoid going to areas where they see that there is already another nest. In this way, if you emulate the presence of a swarm, they will leave the place. It is a curious but effective way to scare away wasps.
You can get toy swarms at cheap prices or, failing that, you can choose to make them yourself from a wrinkled brown paper bag . To have a better chance of success, it is advisable that you introduce several mothproofers inside, since they give off an odor that they repel.
- Soap and water or bleach
One of the most used home remedies to try to prevent bees and wasps from stinging you or the people around you, is to use soap and water. This insecticide for wasps is natural and non-toxic, with the advantage that it can also be prepared easily and in just a matter of a few minutes.
To prepare it you only need to make a mixture of two liters of water with seven tablespoons of earthenware soap, spraying the mixture directly on the hive. However, you will have to first have located it, go protected with covered clothing and quickly get away from the hive.
Bleach, for its part, is also very effective in the fight against these insects, which will not be able to withstand its smell. To use this wasp repellent you can clean doors, windows and the vicinity of the pool with the product and prevent them from fluttering around the place.
- Lemon or Vinegar
The scent of lemon is so effective that it can be equivalent to an insecticide for wasps, since if you cut a lemon into slices and place it around the pool, they will immediately move away from the place. Try to place them in strategic areas so that they can really do their job.
Vinegar, for its part, is also very useful thanks to its strong smell . Mixing it with water can be more than enough to drive them away.
- Borax
Borax is a very effective wasp repellent, since it is a natural powdered insecticide that is harmless to humans but will make these insects disappear from any area where you have decided to spread it.
What to avoid so as not to attract wasps
Finally, we recommend that you keep the following in mind, as it will help you avoid attracting these flying insects:
- Don’t dress in bright colors. If you do, bees and other insects will be attracted to thinking that you are a flower.
- Don’t crush them. Beyond being respectful with the animal, you should know that if you kill one, it is likely that it releases pheromones that will attract some of its companions.
- Avoid using highly aromatic perfumes. Wasps are attracted to sweet smells, so if you use excessively aromatic perfumes you will have a greater risk of them being in the area.
