Bee and wasp repellents

Many gardeners are looking for ways to scare away bees or wasps while working or relaxing in their garden. Insects cause a lot of trouble, especially for people with allergic reactions.

When are bees and wasps active?

Observant gardeners identify a special period of the year during which insect activity increases. End of summer - August. This is the time when:

1. The insects have collected supplies for the family for the winter and are trying to protect them from the encroachments of beekeepers. It is at this time that many hive owners disturb the bees by replacing the honey they collect with sugar syrup.
2. Wasps are actively flying. The family that grows over the summer becomes quite large, so a lot of food is required.
3. The construction of nests ends, the reproduction of families begins.

There are other reasons for the aggressive behavior of insects throughout the year. These are unfavorable climatic factors or the natural “viciousness” inherent in some breeds.

How to scare bees away from your area: methods

The list of funds is quite large, so choosing the right one will not be difficult.It should be borne in mind that the options for combating wild or “domestic” insects are slightly different due to the increased aggression of the latter. You can scare away bees from your site in one of the following ways:

1. Construction of a continuous fence. The border between the plots must be equipped with a solid fence at least 2.5 m high. Insects will not rise higher and will stop flying into the neighboring plot.
2. Moving. This method involves changing the location of the bee hive away from living quarters. It cannot be considered very effective, because the radius of flight of bees is quite wide.
3. Fumigation (smoke). It is best to make a fire from spruce or pine wood. When they burn, they release substances the smell of which wasps cannot tolerate. The outdated method of fumigating premises is currently not used due to its fire hazard.
4. Smell repellent. Bees or wasps cannot tolerate certain odors that serve as protection for humans. These could be plants planted on the site, essential oils, household products with a strong odor.
5. Ultrasonic special repeller devices. The sound of an electronic device is heard by wasps or bees, but humans do not react to it. For honey bees, it is better to use a device with an electromagnetic emitter. Its effect is milder, so this bee repeller will not cause much harm to insects.
6. Chemicals. This method is harsh and leads to the death of insects.

What smell are bees afraid of?

Insects do not like strong aromas. Among them are the smell of peppermint, lemon balm, wormwood, cloves, table vinegar, and the aroma of citrus fruits.

The most unpleasant smoke from foam plastic is if it is set on fire.Insects try to fly away from the smoke of burning foam. This smell is also unpleasant to people, so it cannot be a permanent protection. It is not recommended to burn pieces of foam plastic in the area for a long time.

Insecticides and toxic substances pose a danger to bees. In addition to repelling, these substances can destroy beneficial insects. Summer residents use drugs to control wild bees.

Sprays against wasps and bees

Aerosol packages are quite convenient. With the help of bee spray, you can quickly treat the area, and the powerful filler neutralizes insects. The most effective are:

Spray Clean Home

The effect of the drug is based on the content of insecticidal components - cypermerin and tetramerin. They penetrate the integument of bees and wasps, disrupt the functioning of the nervous system, and cause paralysis. Works more efficiently indoors. Shake the can before use. Start spraying from the farthest area from the front door, gradually approaching the exit.

The cost of a 400 ml bottle starts from 276 rubles.

Spray Bros

Product from Polish manufacturers.

The unique nozzle configuration is designed to spray the product from a distance of 5 m. Highly toxic to wasps, but safe for humans. Be sure to shake the container. It is recommended to use it at a time when the wasps are inside the nest - after sunset or before sunrise. The drug must be sprayed strictly in the direction of the wasp nest, holding it in a vertical direction. Repeated spraying is allowed after a week. Volume 250 ml, price 165 rubles.

Spray Delicia

The drug is made in Germany.Contains repellents and insecticides that provide effective and rapid destruction of wasps or wild bees. The protective effect lasts for 5 weeks. After shaking the container, it is necessary to direct a stream of the substance to places where wasps accumulate, then leave the area for 15 minutes. The product does not leave stains on fabrics and paper. It is important not to spray near open flames or heating devices, keep in a dark room. Contact with humans and animals is prohibited. Volume 400 ml, cost 250 rubles.

Mosquitall

Advantages - a combination of two pesticides bioallertin and cypermethrin. Requires the use of personal protective equipment, especially for the respiratory tract. Spraying should be done from a distance of 6 m. Cost 390 rubles.

Dichlorvos

Use dichlorvos against bees and wasps in the form of a spray, after shaking the can. It is difficult to achieve a high-quality effect outdoors. Therefore, you need to put a plastic bag on the nest, then make a hole in it and spray the substance there. The paralytic effect lasts 2 hours. Volume 190 ml, cost 87 rubles.

Some gardeners prefer to use karbofos, a structural analogue of Dichlorvos, for bees. But its pungent odor does not allow the substance to be used indoors. The price of the analogue is no more than 230 rubles. The action is almost instantaneous.

Wasp and bee repellent plants

An environmentally friendly and gentle method of control. Based on the repellent effect of herbal odors that insects do not like. They have a good sense of smell. An unusual or pungent odor causes insects to avoid such places.

1. Mint. Contains a large amount of menthol, the smell of which bees and wasps cannot stand. Therefore, they fly around the area with the wrinkled side.
2. Melissa. For insects, the smell of the plant is very pungent. The only condition is that lemon balm does not tolerate shady areas, so it will only protect sunny places.
3. Lavender. Lavender has a pleasant, but very persistent scent. It is the concentration of essential oil components that causes insects to fly away.
4. Sagebrush. Drives away not only wasps and bees, but also many other pests. A persistent odor has a negative effect on the body of insects.
5. Basil. Bees do not like spices because of their strong aroma, causing them to be rejected.
6. Geranium. The specific persistent aroma repels wasps.

Ultrasonic Bee Repeller

Bees and wasps are very sensitive to the effects of ultrasonic waves. Therefore, gardeners and beekeepers use this category of repellers, especially against wild bees. According to reviews from summer residents, the ultrasonic bee repeller is more effective indoors. Open space requires quite powerful devices.

1. Portable model, battery operated, has a mode switch on the body. Equipped with a metal clip for fastening on the belt and a cord for holding it around the neck. Convenient to use outdoors and indoors. Cost from 960 rubles.
2. Weitech WK-0432. It is an imitation of a wasp's nest. Insects are afraid to fly close so as not to fall under the aggression of their own kind. Range of action 5 m, non-toxic, price 990 rubles.
3. OK-4. Made in the form of a keychain. This wasp and bee repeller is convenient to carry with you all the time outdoors. In addition to bees and wasps, mosquitoes and mosquitoes avoid it. Cost 600 rubles.
   
4. X-BIRD. Powerful stationary repeller. Works not only against insects, but also rodents. Designed for indoors and outdoors. Has from 5 to 7 modes depending on the model. The range is impressive - up to 700 square meters. m.The corresponding cost is 6990 rubles.
5. A universal action repeller, harmless to humans and electronics. Allowed to be used in institutions, apartments up to 200 square meters. m. Cost 390 rubles.

Folk remedies against wasps and bees

The most common methods of controlling bees and wasps are traps. They are made from plastic bottles or glass containers. Be sure to pour water and add a component that attracts insects - sugar, meat or fish (for wasps). It is important that trapped individuals cannot escape. They should then be destroyed. This option will not help get rid of insects completely. Therefore, gardeners try to get rid of the nest using water or a plastic bag. In this case, actions should be carried out when the inhabitants of the nest have finished flying over the territory.

Another way is to place laundry soap or hot pepper pods near the nest.

Traps with insecticides against bees

Traps can be “stuffed” not only with edible baits, but also with substances poisonous to bees and wasps. Boric acid is popular as bait. It cannot scare away wasps and bees due to the lack of odor, so it is an effective bait.

You can also add insecticides to traps:

1. Avant, KS. A product that is toxic to the queen bee. It dies when insects carry it on their legs.
2. Get. Used to combat wasps.
3. Medilis-Ziper. An emulsion that is easily dissolved in water. Can be poured into traps or treated for insects.

In addition, gardeners use any available insecticides or buy ready-made Velcro with glue.

What repels bees from humans

There are odors that irritate or attract bees, and some that repel them. It has been noticed that bees do not like the smell of alcohol and tobacco. Therefore, being near the hive while intoxicated or smoking is extremely undesirable. Insects also react negatively to the smell of human sweat. After hard work, you should take a shower and change clothes.

Essential oils, repellents, creams or ointments with an appropriate scent, for example, essential oils of peppermint, clove, catnip, citronella, and lemon eucalyptus, will help repel bees from humans.

Gels and ointments:

1. “Apistop”, which contains essential oils and bee pheromones.
2. "Mellan", containing an analogue of royal jelly.
3. Johnson'sBaby baby spray.

You can purchase a suitable remedy at your nearest pharmacy; pharmacology is constantly offering new developments.

Conclusion

You can scare away bees in various ways. But it is better to take measures not to attract insects to your site.

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