Overview

• Gardening expert James Higgins of Grass247 popularised the repellent using water, washing-up liquid and a few drops of peppermint, lavender or clove oil.
• Homeowners lightly mist the solution under eaves, around bins and near outdoor seating to encourage wasps to relocate without harm.
• The spray builds on earlier advice to plant strongly scented herbs such as lavender, mint and garlic to overwhelm wasps’ acute sense of smell.
• Maintaining closed, clean outdoor bins and disposing of sugary food waste further reduces attractants and lowers the risk of stings.
• With online searches for natural wasp deterrents up 5,000% and professional nest removal costing up to £250, eco-friendly DIY methods have surged across the UK.