With the arrival of summer, spending time outdoors in our green spaces such as the garden, balcony, terrace or veranda becomes a daily pleasure!

However, the presence of wasps, hornets and flies can turn a cheerful summer dinner outdoors into a real nightmare!

In addition to the annoyance of a swarm of insects that disturbs relaxation and conversations, wasp and hornet stings can be very painful and cause serious allergic reactions.

Once a colony has established itself and built a nest, intervention requires the use of chemicals and poisons and can be very dangerous: wasps in particular are aggressive insects that tend to react in swarms to attempts to attack the hive by attacking people and pets.

In these cases it is important to avoid DIY solutions: if you find a wasp or hornet nest in your home, on the balcony or in the garden, contact a professional exterminator. Also remember that if the nest is large or located indoors, contact the fire brigade immediately!

How to prevent nests from forming?

Prevention is always better than cure! In the case of wasps and hornets, this is even more true!

The wasp’s flat body allows it to slip into any spaces, even very small cracks, and easily colonise nooks and crannies and hollow areas, such as tool sheds, electricity meters, cupboards, benches and chests, and the recesses of awnings and roller shutters.

They hide so well that a nest can often become quite large before we notice it!

Furthermore, when we talk about products to be used at home, it is particularly important to assess the safety, ease of use and non-toxicity of the active ingredient.

In the case of wasps, traps can be an excellent solution: insecticide-free, they are very simple to position and manage and are safe even for children and pets.

What attracts wasps to your green space

Wasps are attracted by elements in our gardens and terraces that they need to fulfil their vital functions:

• Water: necessary for the thermoregulation of the nest and to satisfy their vital needs. So be careful with plant saucers with stagnant water, outdoor jugs and sinks, fountains and small ponds.
• Food: they are attracted to meat and sugary substances, scented flowers and lavishly laid tables. They can also be attracted by perfumes and body lotions and choosing an effective insect repellent is important in the summer.

To protect your green space from wasps, you can use insecticide-free solutions that are safe for pets and the environment.

In our catalogue, Melatrap and Vespokil were created as targeted and safe solutions for wasps. They are safe products to use in the home environment and are free from toxic insecticides.

Benefits of pheromone traps

The use of traps has several advantages:

• Safety: They contain no dangerous chemicals, making them safe to use around children and pets.
• Effectiveness: The specific attractant for wasps ensures effective monitoring of the presence of these insects, allowing for timely intervention, before it is too late.

 Here’s how they work and how to position them correctly:

1. Trap placement:
   Placing traps on the ‘route’ used by worker wasps in a colony or near areas used for foraging is essential for achieving optimal results.
2. Food attractant:
   Melatrap and Vespokil traps use a food-based attractant, which attracts only the target insects. This attractant is non-toxic and does not contain insecticides, ensuring the safety of people, pets and the environment.

Protect your home and garden safely with inVerde products!

You can find inVerde products at your trusted retailer and in the online shops of large-scale DIY retailers.