If you love plants, surely you have in your home both indoors and outdoors. The problem is that with the arrival of spring and summer, insects too, and if you are afraid of them, in the end you can no longer go out because of them. What if you had plants that scared away wasps? It is perhaps the insect that scares us the most, because it bites. And if we manage to keep it at a distance, we would have no problem enjoying the garden at this hour when the weather is so good.
Now well, What are these plants that scare away wasps? There is a lot of? Do they really work? We present you a selection of them so that you do not have a problem with these insects.
lemon geranium
As you know, and if we haven’t told you already, geraniums are among the usual plants, especially in Spain. However, there are two types, the “normal” and the lemon. In fact, the difference is that the latter has a strong citrus smell. And wasps don’t like that.
So, of the many plants that repel wasps, this is perhaps one of the best. You will have flowers, because they are also done, but it will also prevent wasps from wanting to approach.
In fact, you can prevent other insects from visiting you, as they will also keep themselves at bay with the smell. So you can put them by the pool, in orchards, or anywhere you don’t want wasps to bother you.
Basil
Basil is well known to be a plant that mosquitoes don’t like at all. For this reason, especially in summer, it is placed outside the windows to act as a “screen” so that mosquitoes do not enter the house.
What you may not know is that That smell they give off doesn’t like wasps too much either.so you will not only have protection against mosquitoes, but also against other insects.
Of course, make sure the basil is “pure”, i.e. it’s not a hybrid, because if it is, you’ll have the problem that it won’t not working properly.
Jasmine
Jasmine is versatile. And also the solution to keep wasps away from your home. We know that they are necessary, and that they serve the plants, but we don’t like them to be there when we want to enjoy the garden.
For this reason, it is one of the most used plants to repel wasps, especially because It tolerates high temperatures very well and adapts to everything. Plus, it’s one of the least tolerant wasps, which means it will keep them out.
Lavender
Lavender is another of the plants that repel wasps. However, some advise against putting lavender as such, because it is a little more “special” plant, especially in summer (it needs a lot of humidity). Therefore, instead of the plant itself, it is better to put sachets of lavender on the doors, windows and even, if you want it for the outside, hanging or placed in areas where you have plants you don’t want wasps near.
For you it will be a very pleasant aroma, not for insects who will prefer to go elsewhere.
Cucumber
No, it does not mean that you put a cucumber in the garden. Or almost. We are talking about the cucumber plant. It is one of the most common, what you may not know is that it scares away wasps and other insects.
It’s true the cucumber skin itself repels insects because it gives off a very strong smell that you don’t like at all.
So, in addition to getting rid of wasps, you will also get free cucumbers.
Lemongrass
At the beginning we told you about the lemon geranium. And it is another of the plants that scares away wasps because the smell it gives off is also that of citrus fruits. And wasps and other insects do not like it very much.
It is one of the most effective, and still It is placed on windows and doors. As for the garden, you can put it down without any problem. But come winter, if the temperatures drop, you will most likely lose the plant.
Mugwort
It is one of the lesser known anti-wasp plants. And the truth is that it can be a valuable acquisition for your garden. For starters, it’s a bush.
The most characteristic and beautiful thing about this plant is that its leaves have green and gray tones. And, in addition, it gives off an odor that insects do not like at all.
You will have an unusual shrub for this striking gray color; and insects a place where they are not welcome. Everyone wins!
Calendula
This plant with beautiful flowers should be in your garden. It is similar to a sunflower, but smaller. And it’s also very effective at keeping wasps away.
Regarding its maintenance, we are not going to tell you that it is easy to get it, because it has its “particularities”, but it is not going to complicate it too much either. And the best thing is the aroma that will not be unpleasant for you will be for wasps and other insects.
orange and lemon trees
Finally, and related to citrus smells, it is normal to think that if you put fruit trees like orange or lemon trees, the wasps will go elsewhere. But the truth is that it depends a lot.
Personally, I have orange and lemon trees, and the wasps are always on the prowl. Some even sit next to these trees or perch on their leaves. It is true that they do not last long, but they do not really serve as a barrier, because the wasps approach them.
The reason is that these trees by themselves do not give off an odor. Yes, they do bear fruit (oranges and lemons), but unless you cut them or put water on them, the aroma isn’t perfect, and that’s why wasps can get even approach it for a few minutes.
In general, what you should look for plants that repel wasps is that they have a noticeable aroma. This way you ensure that they perform the function of expelling wasps from areas that you do not want. Of course, they’re not going to create an “energy” field that the wasps won’t enter; they will, only they will stay for much less time than perhaps they do now. Do you have any other plant suggestions? We read you in the comments.