Wasps scare me – my trick is a game-changer for sunbathing in my garden
A tanning enthusiast who was plagued by pests in her garden has now found a revolutionary trick to help her glow in peace.
Her cheap tip was super easy and even worked on other unwanted insects.
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Bye bye insects
In a now viral TikTok video, Ester Motza (@estermotza) told how she “gets scared when a wasp flies by,” but that she has discovered the ultimate “game changer.”
If you also want to tan without being bothered by insects, she has a trick for that: eucalyptus soap.
She showed how she cleans her lounge chair with the purchase.
After the surface was covered in soap, she rinsed everything off with a garden hose.
And now it was over for the insects, she explained that wasps and spiders don’t like the smell.
Smell yes
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According to the researchers, wasps, which have a keen sense of smell that helps them find food, will indeed stay away from odors they don’t like. Eco Guard Pest Control.
The experts explained that the insects avoid herbs and wasp-repellent plants, including eucalyptus, lemongrass, peppermint, cloves and bay leaves.
Wasps are also sensitive to marigolds, geraniums and pennyroyal.
For added protection, they recommended planting these species close to doors and windows.
You can also make your own essential oil blends.
Mix the essential oils of lemongrass and geranium, dilute with water and shake.
Many people were grateful for her tips on how to protect yourself from insects.
“I was bothered by a wasp today while I was outside, thanks,” one user wrote.
“This is probably the most important information I’ve ever learned,” agreed another.
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“Oh boy, now I can get a tan without running,” said one viewer.
“Wash the entire outside of [the] “We cleaned a house with eucalyptus soap,” one onlooker joked.
Others also had their own tips to share.
“I take Irish Spring Soap and rub the soap all over the deck and everywhere we hang out. They hate it!” said one viewer.
“This or peppermint! I regularly line my windows with peppermint to keep spiders out and it works lol,” added another.
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