• Home
  • Welcome
  • Privacy
  • Work with me
  • contact
  • Shop

Five Spot Green Living

  • Healthy Recipes
  • Essential Oils
    • Tea Tree Oil
    • Peppermint Oil
    • buy essential oils
  • Natural Pest Control
  • Natural Remedies
You are here: Home / Home&Garden / Do Wasps Hate Peppermint Oil?

July 11, 2018 · Leave a Comment

Do Wasps Hate Peppermint Oil?

Home&Garden

  • Share
  • Tweet

Right about this time of year the wasps are unbearable! How do we keep them away without resorting to using chemicals? I’ve talked a lot about natural pest control and the many uses for peppermint oil so that brings up the question “Do Wasps Hate Peppermint Oil?” because it seems to keep them away.

do wasps hate peppermint oil plant

Do Wasps Hate Peppermint Oil?

Peppermint oil works effectively in repelling wasps, according to a study published in the Journal of Pest Management Science in 2013.


[Paper wasps] collect caterpillars, beetle larvae, and other insect prey to feed their young. Don’t be too quick to get rid of a paper wasp colony if it isn’t causing a problem.

According to various studies on essential oils, it has been observed that they are an effective insect repellent against paper wasps, the most common in the United States.

According to PestWorld.org, paper wasps get their common name from the paper-like material out of which they make their nests. Paper wasps are sometimes called umbrella wasps, after the shape of their distinctive nests. Paper wasps hang their comb nests from twigs and branches of trees and shrubs, porch ceilings, the tops of window and door frames, soffits, eaves, attic rafters, deck floor joists and railings, etc. While not aggressive in nature, paper wasps will sting if threatened or disturbed.

So to answer the question “Do wasps hate peppermint oil” – wasps hate any kind of mint, including peppermint. Add a few drops of peppermint oil onto cotton balls and place them in strategic areas around the outside of your home where wasps are likely to build nests, including eaves, shutters, fences or stairs.

If you do manage to get stung by these awful creatures, peppermint oil can also help in relieving the pain of the sting.

You can use drops of peppermint essential oil or put mint plants around the house – inside and out!

Why Use Peppermint Oil for Wasp Control
peppermint essential oil for wasps


The Best Wasp Repellent Plants
wasp deterrent plants


Natural Pest Control – Repellents and Treatment
pest control treatments


Natural Wasp Repellent Tips

wasp repellent

  • Share
  • Tweet
« Easy Weeknight Dinners Volume 30
Fresh Fruit Salad with Yogurt Honey Dip »

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

You must be logged in to post a comment.

follow me on pinterest!

FiveSpotGrnLvng

  • Home
  • Welcome
  • Privacy
  • Work with me
  • contact
  • Shop
  • Email
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • RSS
  • Twitter

Five Spot Green Living is designed to educate families about healthy eating, natural health and home remedies while living simple, naturally.

As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
Copyright © 2021 · captivating theme by Restored 316