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Do fragrant herbs repel wasps? (self.gardening)

submitted 8 months ago by neomachino to c/gardening

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Figure this was a good place to ask.

My whole block has a horrible wasp issue. All my neighbors seem to just be killing them as they see them with raid or something, which hasent helped much.

My plan was to use a vinegar/water mix with a few drops of peppermint oil and go around the house and spray it in the areas i cant have them for immediate action. But i also hear you can plant some herbs like lemon balm and mint to help keep them away from certain areas. I'm not sure how true this is so I figured id ask.

I already have some lavender, lemond balm, and catmint plants i can move around.

P.S. i know they're necessary and good to have around, but my 2 year old is allergic and loves to play in the yard.

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[–] [email protected] 1 points 8 months ago

Can you find the home of the wasp. It depends on what country you live in,and the local laws, what you are allowed to, do but I think it helps to make a fake wasp nest with a paper bag. Then they will find a other place.