A huge swarm of sugar-crazed wasps could sweep across the UK by the end of the summer as temperatures are expected to rise once again.
Experts are predicting the wasps will hit Britain in large numbers as many of the insects will look to breed in a warmer climate. The warning comes as the country is set for another heatwave.
Liverpool will reach highs of 27C this week, with sunshine predicted nearly every day. As temperatures hot up many Brits will be enjoying the sunny rays in their gardens, and those who are, are being warned to expect extra wasps, especially if they have sweet foods and drinks around.
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Sebastien Pommereul, manager of Stop wasps - Stop pests, told BMFTV: "This year, we are doing between 10 to 12 interventions a day. Last year, we were at five."
The year is already being dubbed as the year of the wasp on social media but there is one product, among other tips, that aim to help and even completely get rid of wasps from entering your home and garden.
Shoppers have been buying 'fake nests' to hang in their gardens which aim to trick the wasps from entering their homes or coming near them. The Plai natural wasp repellent, which is available in a two-pack on Amazon for just £8.99, is being praised for getting rid of the stinging creatures without actually harming them.
One person said the nest has worked "immediately" and said: "Strange that such a simple invention gets rid of wasps immediately! Clever! I have bought so many of these!"
While another said: "To be honest, I was sceptical about buying this whole idea, but I haven’t seen a wasp around my patio area since it was put up. I’m absolutely delighted and hoping this prevents a repeat of last summer’s wasp's nest in my chimney, which fell into my fire hearth."
Some have said the product only lasts a year before it begins to rip from weather conditions if left outside all year round. Amazon has sell other 'fake nests' that are similar to the Plai one's including these Luigi's World's repel fake decoy nests for £12.99 for a pack of three. There's also these Roots & Shoots paper hanging decoys for a more environmentally-friendly option.
Other ways to get rid of wasps include:
- Avoiding leaving barbecues unattended - these can attract wasps as the insects will take the food back to the nest
- Avoiding wearing perfume in the garden - perfume is said to attract wasps
- Avoid swatting them away
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Avoid sweet products where possible such as fizzy drinks and ice lollies to stop attracting them in the garden
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