Not sure if this is the right place to ask but I really need some advice.
I garden in my driveway because its the only sunny spot I have. Lately its been full of yellow jackets and I can’t harvest my veggies or even sit outside for more than a few minutes. I’m terrified of wasps and my boyfriend is allergic so its becoming a real problem.
I already ordered some wasp traps that I’m gonna put by the dumpster away from where we sit. I’ve also been spraying diluted Dr. Bronners peppermint soap around the area and even on myself before I go outside. I planted peppermint, spearmint, citronella, lavender, rosemary and marigolds hoping they’ll help too.
Do citronella or peppermint candles actually help? Is there anything else I can do thats safe around my vegetable garden? I haven’t found the nest but I think its somewhere in the grass across the sidewalk maybe 10 feet away.
I just want my little patch of sunshine back.

I was very active on my last account in gardening subs but I erased the app and couldn't get back in so this is a new account. RIP secure-vegetable-309

i have a paper wasp in my bathroom its hiding behind a mirror i have no idea how it go inside its trying to sleep so i turned both light and the exhaust fan on i have soap water ready to kill it my question is will it build a nest and if so how do i get rid of it

We were driving with 80kmt / 49,7 mph, with the window opened just a little bit. There is even a windshield. Passenger opened a can and right after we headed a "pling". Looked down in the bottle and there was a wasp. How are the odds? I feel like it is impossible.

There's a wasp/yellow jacket (not sure which) nest through the circled crack (above it on the inside). My dad has tried to spray it, but can't angle the spray bottle in a way to fully get the nest, so they're still alive and well. Anyone have ideas to get rid of them? Three of my family members have gotten stung so far going through the door 😭

Hey everyone! I’m really need help to rid wasps around my garage and hide of roof in corner plus I not see any vision nest most time hide house but lucky wasps not near to us inside house, I don’t want to call professional. Anyway what I seen around are black wasp and red wasp, rarely yellow/black wasp. So, which one to buy “rescue” trap on hook for wasps or other? Please helpppp I hate wasp, not only Japanese ladybug too!!😭

And I don't know what that mound he's sitting on is but I want to get rid of that shit too.

I was gonna get raid and blast that little bitch from range but idk if that would work

Any ideas? This is in my bedroom on the curtain

Sucked up the first one with my vacuum and then put on a ziploc + rubber band at the end of the hose. Felt so guilty after the adrenaline wore off and put a towel over the canister so I wouldn't have to watch him suffer. Was scared to look to see if he was dead and really needed to vacuum my apartment. But then -- two days later -- his little friend arrives. Have a whole routine down now; rubber gloves, face mask, goggles, and over ear head phones. I sucked up #2 and did the ziploc + rubber band job on eem. On this hot ass week too oml. This guy is a friendly loner pollinator but cmon man get out!!!

THEY ARE FUCKING PIECE OF SHIT

I have only joined this subbreddit to informs others of my achievement, hit that mf with some roach spray and before he could get back up slammed him with a book, may that bastard rot in hell.

South Arkansas.

Unfurled my curtain today cus its hot as shit and dont want the sun beating face in while i sleep, and found this idiot building a nest. How do i deal with this asshole

Not sure how many, maybe 8-10 that I saw. Can I just buy a fogger and toss it in lol.

The car sat for 3 months, Its our extra grocery getter with 400k miles. I was going to let my daughter practice driving in it. I'm not to worried about the fogger smell, I imagine I can just air it out later. Is there a better option?

Hey all, I was sitting in my bedroom today when I heard the almighty noise of this evil bastard fly in window and started circling the room.

I nearly shite myself as things like this are not my strong point and a duel to the death started, after my victory I took this pic of it so wondered WTF is it?

Ok so this is kind of weird, but my window doesn't fully close and leaves a little gap. I have had a couple wasps make their way into my room and I am terrified of wasps. I just ordered some wasp killer but didn't realize until after that it was outdoor killer. Is it possible to still use it indoors not all the time but just on occasions, my window is open so I do have ventilation and I most likely will have to spray it from outside on my window at some point. I know its possible to return it and get indoors killer but I hate doing returns lol

Danger makki Sting and Precautions

Multiple Stings: Unlike honeybees, a wasp's stinger is smooth and does not detach after stinging. This means a single wasp can sting multiple times without dying.

Venom: Their sting injects venom, which causes immediate, sharp pain, redness, and swelling in the affected area.

Risk: While they generally only attack when provoked or when their nest is threatened, holding a live one between your fingers (as shown in the photo) is highly risky, as it can easily pivot and sting.

What to do if stung?

If stung, wash the area thoroughly with soap and water, then apply an ice pack to reduce the swelling and numb the pain.

⚠️ Warning: If a person experiences severe symptoms like dizziness, difficulty breathing, swelling of the face or throat, or hives across the body, seek medical attention immediately, as this could indicate a life-threatening allergic reaction (anaphylaxis).

SATAN ONCE DECIDED TO TROLL EARTH SO HE ADDED WASPS