Plus, how to identify ground wasp nests and prevent future infestations.
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If youve everbeen stungby a wasp, you know its unpleasant.
“Ground wasp” is a common term for different types of stinging insects that build underground nests.
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You may also see wasps crawling into or out of the holes in the morning or evening hours.
Theyre particularly active in the autumn months.
This can make them especially aggressive around people and food sources.
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Diatomaceous earth (DE) is a natural, powdery substance that kills ground wasps and other insects.
Apply DE in and around the ground wasps nest entrance and reapply after any rainfall.
It can take a few days to work, but DE effectively kills ground wasps.
The sugar attracts wasps to the container, where they eventually drown.
The strong scent of vinegar repels many insects, but the sweetness will draw the wasps in.
Once they enter the container, theyll find it difficult to escape and will eventually drown.
This process involves pouring lots of water into the holes leading to wasp nests.
They will most likely survive it, and you risk angering them and getting stung in the process.
Mow your lawn regularly, and keep plants trimmed and free of debris where wasps might nest.
Plant somenaturally repellent herbssuch as mint, citronella, lemongrass, and thyme to deter ground wasps even further.
