The easy cotton wool hack that keeps wasps out of your home this summer & it takes seconds to do

AS the summer months approach, more and more insects make their way into our homes.

While most of them are totally harmless, there’s one we’d all rather avoid – wasps.

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Thankfully, a pest control expert has shared a simple way to keep them out for good without using harsh chemicals.

And all you will need to keep them deterred from entering your home is some peppermint oil and some cotton wool.

Wasps and hornets are known to have a hatred for mint – and so sprinkling mint around your property might be just the repellent you need.

Clancy Bros Pest Control also suggests using peppermint oil as an alternative.

To complete the hack all you need to do is put a few drops of the oil into the cotton wool, reports the Express.

In addition, cleaning sensation Chantel Mila has shared her tactic of placing peppermint oil-infused cotton balls under bin liners to ward off insects while also keeping odours at bay.

She also suggested vacuuming the cotton wool dabbed in oil up so the scent permeates the house to keep wasps out.

Mila, who shared the advice with her 1.6 million followers, also noted that she places a mint in jars full of water near windows to block fly entry.

The cleaning whizz also combats spider invasion by wiping down walls and floors with orange oil as spiders detest its smell.

Chantel also revealed that doorways are a critical point of entry for insects.

“Dirty door tracks can be a breeding ground for bugs, so wrap a cloth around a blunt knife to clean them easily,” she said.

Wasps also detest the smell of cayenne pepper, according to Eliminate Solutions.

To create a repellent, mix one teaspoon of pepper with one cup of water and spray it around your home to keep these pests at bay.

Citronella, a citrus scent commonly found in perfumes and soaps, is renowned for its insect-repelling properties, particularly against mosquitos, but it’s also effective in warding off wasps.

The pest control firm suggests “burning citronella candles to infuse the outdoor area” as a deterrent.

In addition, keeping homes free of exposed food and drinks is crucial to prevent these insects from venturing indoors.

Timothy Wong, a director at MandM Pest Control, shared with the Martha Stewart website that wasps are attracted to carbohydrates found in fruits, sugary drinks, and sweets, which explains their presence near picnic areas, rubbish bins, and inside homes.