Wasp Troubles? Try This Simple Removal Method PLUS 2 MORE DIY PEST CONTROL TIPS!
Are wasps buzzing around your yard keeping you from enjoying the fall weather, or are you battling bugs inside your home? If so, try these DIY tactics to eliminate them and keep them from returning next year. Eradicate troublesome wasps with soapy water. You don’t need store-bought insecticides
Be sure to wear protective clothing when spraying wasps, just in case “instant” isn’t fast enough. A spray bottle is perfect for tackling small nests. For larger projects, experts recommend buying a heavy- duty hose-end sprayer at your local home improvement store. Deter future pests with a fake wasp nest. Just as you can keep owls away with an owl statue, some exterminators claim you can deter wasps and carpenter bees with a fake wasp nest! Pest experts recommend hanging your “nest” in the spring and keeping it up through fall. Look for a spot where real wasps would get cozy, like the peak of your eaves or the corner of your garage, attic, or porch. You can buy nest decoys on Amazon or make your own from crumpled paper bags. Break out your vacuum to prevent bug stains and smells. It seems counterintuitive, but if common fall pests like Asian lady beetles, box elder bugs, or stink bugs make it into your house, you shouldn’t squish them — you should vacuum them up! Some bugs, like stink bugs, create foul smells when squashed. Others, like Asian lady beetles, can permanently stain your rugs or walls with their guts. To keep your home clean and stink-free, use pesticides outside and suck up survivors inside.
to banish wasps from your yard or garden. Instead, simply pour 2 tablespoons of dish soap into an empty spray bottle and fill the rest with water. Shake up the mixture, and you have homemade wasp spray! According to one pest control expert, spraying down nests with this simple
solution kills wasps instantly. It works because wasps breathe through holes in their bodies called “spiracles.” They can survive in the rain because the surface tension in each water droplet prevents it from blocking their spiracles effectively. But soap eliminates that tension, letting water seep into their breathing holes and drown them in mid-air.
REAL GHOSTLY ENCOUNTERS AND HAIR-RAISING FARM SCARES Discover a Top Haunted Attraction Perfect for You!
Even if you’re not a fan of haunted houses, surprise thrills, or jump scares, getting a good fright is an October requirement! Plus, you’re bound to have a friend or family member drag you to a haunted house this season, no matter what. So, you might as well go to some of the best and scariest attractions in the state! The Haunted Farm, Hendersonville Voted as the best haunted house in North Carolina, the Haunted Farm is a must-visit for all horror lovers. Located deep in the rural farmlands, this spooky attraction holds a long history of fabled horrors and disappearances. While the Haunted Farm is terrifying — visitors regularly cut their tours short
out of fear — there is no age limit here! Kids are welcome if their parents deem them able to participate, but be warned: The Haunted Farm is not for the weak! Check out NCHauntedFarm.com to learn more about its history and ticket information. The Haunted Trail, Asheville If you want more family-friendly and less gruesome scares, head to the Haunted Trail. Tailored for the entire family, the Haunted Trail in Asheville is perfect for kids ages 3–12 and even features a sensory- friendly version for those needing
Additionally, the Haunted Trail donates four meals to local food banks for every ticket purchased! It’s a perfect Halloween attraction for the whole family. For ticket prices and
dates, visit HauntedTrailWNC.com. The Omni Grove Park Inn, Asheville
If you want unmanufactured scares, visit an actual haunted hotel! The Omni Grove Park Inn in Asheville has long been believed to be a haunted location with its own friendly ghost who interacts with guests. The recurring spirit known as the Pink Lady is said to be a woman in a pink gown who supposedly lost her life at the inn after falling from the fifth floor. Those who board in room 545 are known to experience the most paranormal activity … so stay if you dare!
a more gentle experience. The trail glows with neon lights at night and is also open during the daytime for more family fun.
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