Wasp Spray: Treat wasp nests safely and enjoy a peaceful garden
When wasps nest on the house wall or in the lawn, every trip into the garden becomes a test of nerve. Here you will find sprays and foam with a long reach.
Cit Ants & Wasps Aerosol Spray 400 ml with Spray Tube
Content: 0.4 Litre (€38.08 / 1 Litre)
Regular price: €15.23
Kerbl VespaNo Wasp Trap with Bee Protection, UV-Resistant Plastic
Regular price: €10.88
Wasp Spray: Treat nests from a safe distance
A wasp nest in the roller shutter box, in the roof timbers or in the ground next to the patio can spoil the whole summer. With a wasp spray you can treat such nests in a targeted way and from a distance. In this category you will find a spray with a 6 metre range, wasp foam for ground nests, a combined ant and wasp spray with an extension tube and a wasp trap with bee protection.
How to go about it safely
Wasps are active during the day and defend their nest. So it is best to treat it at dusk or dawn, when most of them are home and calm. Wear long clothing, keep your distance and spray directly into the entrance hole. With ground wasps, foam penetrates deep into the tunnels. Children and pets stay indoors during the treatment. If you are allergic, it is better to leave the job to someone else.
Protect hornets, keep wasps away
Not every nest has to go. Hornets and wild bees are protected and important beneficial insects, so you do not treat them yourself. For very large nests or hard to reach spots, call in a pest control professional. If it is mainly single wasps bothering you when eating outdoors, a wasp trap with bee protection is a gentle solution. A rechargeable repeller keeps wasps and flies away from the table without any active ingredient.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to use wasp spray?
Late dusk is ideal, when almost all the wasps are back in the nest and no longer flying. That is when the spray reaches the most insects. During the day the risk of being stung is much higher.
How do I get rid of ground wasps in the lawn?
For nests in the ground, wasp foam works well because it spreads through the tunnels. Spray it directly into the entrance hole in the evening and keep off the spot for the next few days. Keep children and dogs away for that time too.
How can I tell whether they are wasps or hornets?
Hornets are much larger, reddish brown and also fly at night. Their nests are often in tree hollows, nest boxes or sheds. As they are protected, contact your local nature conservation authority or a professional if they cause problems.
Getting rid of wasps safely
A wasp nest right next to the front door, in the roller shutter box or under the garden shed is much more than just a nuisance, especially when children play in the garden or someone is allergic. With a long-range wasp spray you can reach the nest without getting close. For ground nests in the lawn, foam is the better choice because it spreads through the tunnels. Plan the treatment for dusk, when the wasps are calm, put on long clothing and keep pets indoors. If only a few wasps are after your cake, a wasp trap with bee protection or a rechargeable repeller on the table is often enough. Leave hornets and wild bees alone, as they are protected and useful. For large nests or ones that are hard to reach, an experienced pest control professional is the safer option.