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5/26/2015

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Kill Wasps with a Natural, Non-Toxic, 3 Ingredient Spray!

Let me just say, I'm not one to go out and start killing things... animals, or insects.  I know that there is a natural balance to nature, and eliminating any one thing can lead to more problems.  I do however, find wasps to be especially problematic.  They tend to be very aggressive, and I've been stung a lot (usually once a summer at least).  They find their way into the shed, the garage, the house, and my daughter's playhouse, every summer.  Once in my space, I want the wasps dead.  They can live outside (as long as they're not building a big fat nest in the yard), but coming inside is not okay.    I also don't believe in using toxic chemicals in my home, if at all avoidable. SO, I went on a hunt, and found a wasp killer recipe that really worked.  Shockingly well actually.  So, now I'm going to share the recipe for this magical stuff with you! 
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Wasp Killer Recipe
20 - 30 Drops Eucalyptus Essential Oil
20 - 30 Drops Peppermint Essential Oil
1/4 - 1/2 cup Dawn Dish Soap (HAS to be the blue kind)



Add the above ingredients to an empty spray bottle (anything around 500mL - 1litre is good), measurements do not have to be exact.  Just eyeball it, and it'll work. Then add water SLOWLY (or it will bubble like mad) until it's around 3/4 full.  give a good shake and start spraying!


I have found that the more concentrated your solution is, the quicker the wasp dies, HOWEVER, it's also more harsh on plants and surfaces, so don't over-do it!  


So, I'm no wasp expert, but I love to know why something works. With a bit of research, I've learned that the dish soap helps to compromise the wasps coating on its exoskeleton.  The peppermint and eucalyptus essential oils are both neurotoxic and the wasp is almost instantly killed.  If this is true, it explains why the wasps die so quickly, and aren't able to fly away.  


So, go forth and keep those darn wasps out of your indoor spaces!



14 Comments
Nancy DenHollander
8/28/2021 09:59:30 am

I want to use it on my humming bird feeder. Would it be harmful to the birds?

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Robynn Dunbar
8/28/2021 03:37:27 pm

I believe it would harm the birds. The essential oils are strong! I use this spray to literally kill the wasps on site (for example I just had one angry wasp in the shed, right by the tools I needed - sprayed it - dead in 10 seconds). It's not really a deterrent spray, or at least I haven't ever used it that way!

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9/22/2022 12:29:36 am

Thanks for sharing this useful information! Hope that you will continue with the kind of stuff you are doing.

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Susan Freels
8/13/2023 11:06:09 pm

I have had a ton of bees the last minute month out back aggressive at least 20 or 30 at a time. There has to be a nest somewhere but we can't find it. When they start stinging my cats, that is not ok. I hope this helps.

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I'm all for coexisting peacefully with nature, but I share your sentiments about wasps invading our personal spaces. They can be incredibly aggressive and potentially dangerous, especially for children and pets.

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I appreciate your concern for the environment and your desire to avoid toxic chemicals. Dealing with wasps can indeed be challenging, and finding a natural solution is fantastic. I've also had my fair share of wasp encounters, and it can be quite unnerving.

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I completely understand the importance of maintaining a natural balance in our environment, and I'm not one to advocate for harming creatures unnecessarily.

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5/29/2024 07:52:29 am

so funny you live in grande prairie and i live in grand praire texas

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Rob
7/31/2024 03:53:54 pm

I was very skeptical of this until I tried it and holy smokes! Instantaneous! Along with planting mint around the pool, we have solved the wasp problem! Thank you!!

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J D Mitchell
8/11/2024 10:52:55 pm

I just found a hornet's nest under my deck, found this recipe. I made sure the nest was quiet, I had two spray bottles, and I hit the entrance. They literally were falling out to the ground. Saturated the nest, and they are gone. Such a wonderful alternative, compared to a chemical spray. 🇨🇦

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    My name is Robynn, and I am a wife, and mother, living in Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada.  I am a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT), a vegetarian, and an artistic, crafty individual.  I am passionate about the old-world things my Grandmother taught me... Gardening, canning, sewing, and cooking.  I believe they all have an important, and under-appreciated, role in the modern world.  Thank you for taking the time to learn a little more about me.  Enjoy!

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