Overview

• TikTok user @gardening.with.ish introduced a DIY wasp deterrent using a black plastic bag shaped to mimic a nest, hung with string.
• The method leverages wasps' territorial behavior, as they avoid building nests near existing ones.
• The hack has gained significant traction online, with many users expressing plans to try it in their gardens or homes.
• Experts note that wasps are most active during summer, peaking in August and September, before activity declines in autumn.
• Professional pest control remains the recommended option for dealing with actual wasp nests, particularly in hard-to-reach or large areas.