Wasp traps and deterrents

WASPS do a lot of good in our gardens, feeding on a range of insect pests through spring and early summer. But as fruit ripens on trees and bushes in mid to late summer, the diet of common wasps changes and they seek sugary treats. If you’re sitting outside with a slice of cake, wasps will soon find you and the threat of a sting is very real.

Several of the wasp traps I looked at are variations on the theme of a jam-jar half-full of sweet liquid. Site them away from your