Wasps should avoid gardens that have this 'trick' in place

Wasps should avoid gardens that have this 'trick' in placeThe territorial bugs will never consider your garden a safe space if they spot this 'decoy' hanging around Share Article Share Article Facebook X LinkedIn Reddit Bluesky Email Copy Link Link copied Bookmark Add us as preferred source Comments By Andrew Nuttall, Senior Lifestyle Writer 07:00, Wed, Jun 3, 2026 Wasps should avoid gardens that have this (Image: Nicolas Reusens via Getty Images)Wasp 'decoys': What gardeners need to know about keeping bugs away this summerGardening expert Ish has revealed a clever DIY trick to keep wasps away from your garden this summer, using fake nest decoys. The TikTok content creator explains that wasps are incredibly territorial creatures.He said: "If they see a nest that exists, they won't make one anywhere near." While fake wasp nests can be bought online for as little as 70p, homeowners can easily make their own using household items. Simply take a black plastic bag, roll it into a corner shape, and tie it in place.Stuff another bag inside to help the decoy hold its shape before hanging it visibly in your garden. Ish claims: "It is a really safe, non-toxic way of keeping wasps away from your home, because they'll just nest elsewhere."The decoys can also be placed in attics and porches to prevent nesting in these areas. Wasps are typically drawn to gardens seeking food, water, and nesting materials.Despite being seen as pests, wasps play a crucial role in the ecosystem as natural pest controllers and pollinators.READ THE FULL STORY: Wasps will stay away from gardens if they see DIY 'decoy' window.scriptsToLoad.push({url:'https://live.primis.tech/live/liveView.php?s=118222&vp_content=plembed3a6btjknzwqh&cbuster=%%CACHEBUSTER%%&playerApiId=v118222',triggeredBy:'tcfLoaded',delay:1500,containerId:'ovp-primis',title:"Primis player",beforeLoad:()=>{window.top.addEventListener('primisPlayerInit',e=>{try{if(e.detail&&e.detail.playerApiId==="v118222"){if(window.document.getElem...