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EVERYONE has a spring in their step when the sun comes out but warmer weather means more bugs - including wasps.
The UK is experiencing a surge in numbers of the yellow and black pests, with the current hot weather creating favourable conditions for the winged stingers to thrive.
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The clever paper bag hack that deters wasps without using chemicals
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Problems with wasps
Pest control company Rentokil reported a 618 per cent increase in people requesting assistance with the winged insects compared to last year.
But with an estimated 7,000 species in the UK, how can you get them to leave you alone this summer?
One disgruntled homeowner had enough of the pests and wrote on social media site Reddit: "Hello! I'm wondering if there is any sure fire way to keep wasps away without the use of chemicals.
"I have two little boys who love to play outside and we don't mind the honey bees or bumblebees but the wasps are already an issue this year.
"Not really looking to kill but looking more for a good deterrent?"
The post received over 173 likes and 140 comments but one specific hack seemed popular among many.
The Paper bag hack
"I actually hung up a paper lunch bag under an awning where wasps always built nests, and haven't had another wasp nest in 2-3 years," responded one user.
"My buddy did this with like a burger King bag and it worked for him to keep them off his front porch," said another.
Another added: "Wasps are extremely territorial, they see anything that looks like a nest and move on."
While a fourth explained: "Hang a paper lunch bag (white or brown) with wadded up newspaper in it, tie the top and hang under eaves."
How to Keep Wasps, Bees, and Flies Out of Your Home with a 5p Onion Hack
"Hang up small paper bags wherever you don't want them. They think it's an existing wasp nest and they'll find some other place," suggested another commentator.
While another suggested: "I use a sandwich paper bag. Fill it with one or two bunched up plastic shopping bags.
"Tie off and hang so it is prominent and visible and slightly moving with air currents! It is like magic.
"Many ppl in my HOA do that and it is effective. No chemicals!"
Tips for keeping pests from your garden Plant companion plants such as peppermint to repel rats.
Place Garden Netting Pest Barrier, over your flowerbeds.
Fill open-top containers with beer and place in soil to repel slugs.
Spray plants with Neem Oil, to repel ants, flies, and spiders.
Dust your flowerbeds with Diatomaceous Earth.
Mix 1 tablespoon dish soap, 10 drops peppermint oil, and 4 cups water and spray on flowerbeds.
Place eggshells around your plants to protect from slugs and snails.
More Garden Hacks
Now that we're in the final few weeks of summer, you may think it's time to hang up your gardening gloves for the year.
However, there are plenty of gorgeous flowers that will continue blooming in to autumn, and can even survive the harsh winter months - more information here.
And a mum has revealed how three of her children share one room - and how she makes it work for them.
Rebecca, who posts under @rebeccadal9412, shared how she picked up a £9 Ikea buy to separate the room into a section for her daughter, and then her two sons.
Plus, it can be pretty annoying if your neighbour has overgrown trees in their garden than hang over yours.
But before you start chopping off branches, there are four little-known rules you must follow.
And if stubborn weeds keep popping up around your garden and driveway, Home Bargains has just the thing.
You can tackle these unwanted plants in seconds using this handy gadget.
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