The DIY Blend You Can Create To Keep Wasps Away This Summer

If you spend a lot of time outdoors, then you likely know all too well how annoying wasps can be during the summer months. With over 30,000 types of wasps buzzing around, per National Geographic, it's no wonder many of us just can't escape these annoying pests. However, whether you're sitting down for a picnic or just trying to enjoy the beauty of the outdoors, it turns out there is a very specific way to deter wasps from your surroundings. The solution? A DIY blend of wasp-deterring scents, including just a few kitchen staples such as herbs and coffee grounds. This magical concoction can help to diffuse your wasp woes once and for all, allowing you to enjoy summer in all its glory. 

But what do you need to use to deter annoying wasps? While there are several ways you can make your own DIY blend, how you implement it will ultimately be up to you. Below, we'll break these down so that you can decide. Now, all you need is to grab some ingredients and get prepping!

Making your own DIY blend is relatively easy. All you'll need is some wasp-deterring ingredients, such as peppermint, coffee grounds, spearmint, basil, and lemongrass, to name just a few. In fact, you can incorporate as many ingredients as you like. Once you select your ingredients, blend them together and add them to the area you want to ward wasps away from. For example, you could place the ingredients on a surface or a floor, such as a garden table or on the grass. If you're sitting outside, then placing it near yourself or in the middle of a group may be your best bet, especially if food is involved. Alternatively, you could burn the ingredients. First, check that the ingredients can be burned, and ensure you do it safely. When it comes to herbs, you should opt to burn them fresh. However, double-check it is safe to do so before proceeding. 

Of course, you can always alternate through different blends throughout the summer to test which DIY blend works best. Once you test quite a few, you should have a good idea of which one works best to ward off wasps. For example, you could mix some fresh peppermint and mint and tie them in a bundle, such as in a small cloth or mesh bag. You could even try lemongrass and clove, which work well together.    

So, now you've mastered your DIY wasp-repellent blend — but what makes it so effective? As it turns out, "Wasps will become naturally repelled by the aromatic plants," explains pest control expert Walter Murphy to the online publication HuffPost. This is why making a DIY blend is so effective at combating the issue. As a result, you should have a wasp-free space that is free to enjoy either by yourself or with friends. This arguably makes it one of the best ways to deter wasps while outdoors. What more could you ask for on a beautiful summer's day?

In addition, you could also start growing some of these plants in your own garden if you find that wasps are becoming an issue. So, now you can ditch the chemical sprays, knowing you can rely on natural scents that you may already have snuggled away in your home.