Wasps can be a big pest when you're trying to enjoy some time outdoors and are met with the buzzing creatures.
Often found hovering over meals, drinks and circling garden plants, wasps can ruin a nice outing.
Typically, wasps are most seen during the warmer months, with the weather being the perfect opportunity to build and expand nests.
Experts have shared advice on how you can create a wasp repellent using three simple ingredients, all costing less than £5.
How to keep wasps away with this 3-ingredient spray
Storage and garden specialist from UrbanLocker.co.uk, Elizabeth Adams, has shared that using a DIY spray with a potent aroma can deter wasps.
Telling the Express: "These oils contain compounds that wasps find overwhelming.
"One quick spray around your seating area or shed door can keep them from building nests or hovering nearby."
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The 500ml spray is made of water, one tablespoon of washing-up liquid, a combination of geranium essential oil and clove.
The spray costs just £4.59 to make and can be used to spray on decking, garden, furniture, storage containers, and anywhere else wasps may gather.
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Although the spray is handy, Elizabeth adds that a key part of keeping wasps at bay is using the right storage.
Sharing: "The key is not just sealing them up but using the right kind of storage."
Adding that this includes swapping cardboard boxes for airtight garden containers with secure clips to stop nests from being formed.
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