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How to Keep Wasps Away From Car

How to Keep Wasps Away From Car


Keeping wasps away from a car could involve using a repellent on the vehicle's exterior. Decisions on where to park the car might help keep wasps away.


Add A Repellent to the Car


Some things will attract wasps while other things may drive them away. Wasps lack a fondness for peppermint oil, so a homemade or store-bought spray with the oil could keep the flying insects at a distance. Even "dabbing" a little bit on the door and window seams might be enough.


Other scents, such as eucalyptus and lavender, might work, too. Mixing the oils into water to create the spray or dabbing solution may send wasps flying in another direction.


Parking the Car in a Preferred Place


Most people won't knowingly park their vehicles right next to a wasp hive. However, they may park a vehicle near something that attracts these insects. So, when the time comes to depart, annoying wasps are flying around the vehicle. Maybe it is wiser to park the car away from something that attracts them, such as a picnic table with many sugary foods.


Not Attracting the Wasps


Wasps may find themselves attracted to something inside the car. Drivers who don't clean out their vehicles and allow sugary drinks to fester may find wasps want to build a nest on them.


Even cleaning and freshening a vehicle might present some troubles. Floral air fresheners or detergent seat cleaning solutions may draw in wasps. After all, the scent would mimic flowers.


Getting Rid of Wasps


Taking steps to address a wasp infestation might be worth considering. Is there a wasp hive near the vehicle? That's not good for cars or homeowners. Maybe calling in an exterminator is past due.


How to Keep Wasps Away From Car


Keeping wasps away from a car could involve using a repellent on the vehicle's exterior. Decisions on where to park the car might help keep wasps away.


Add A Repellent to the Car


Some things will attract wasps while other things may drive them away. Wasps lack a fondness for peppermint oil, so a homemade or store-bought spray with the oil could keep the flying insects at a distance. Even "dabbing" a little bit on the door and window seams might be enough.


Other scents, such as eucalyptus and lavender, might work, too. Mixing the oils into water to create the spray or dabbing solution may send wasps flying in another direction.


Parking the Car in a Preferred Place


Most people won't knowingly park their vehicles right next to a wasp hive. However, they may park a vehicle near something that attracts these insects. So, when the time comes to depart, annoying wasps are flying around the vehicle. Maybe it is wiser to park the car away from something that attracts them, such as a picnic table with many sugary foods.


Not Attracting the Wasps


Wasps may find themselves attracted to something inside the car. Drivers who don't clean out their vehicles and allow sugary drinks to fester may find wasps want to build a nest on them.


Even cleaning and freshening a vehicle might present some troubles. Floral air fresheners or detergent seat cleaning solutions may draw in wasps. After all, the scent would mimic flowers.


Getting Rid of Wasps


Taking steps to address a wasp infestation might be worth considering. Is there a wasp hive near the vehicle? That's not good for cars or homeowners. Maybe calling in an exterminator is past due.