How do you get rid of Wasps that hang around your Pool?

Question

Yesterday me and my family went swimming in our pool, and there were about five to six wasps that were coming in and out getting a drink from the water. Usually they don't bother us because all they want is a drink. But five or six of them, and we could barely enjoy ourselves because they are persistant little boogers! I tried splashing them to get them to go away, but they were insistant in getting their drink and hanging around the deep end of the pool.

Is there a way to keep them away from the pool? If there is a nest, it may be in the neighbors yard, or somewhere in the alleyway, but I do know there is no nest in our yard. Is there something we can put around the yard near the pool to keep them from coming around while we swim?

Can a "pest control" company do any good on this matter? I just don't see how they can, but if anyone has any tips, or advice on this matter, please help! We would like to enjoy our pool this summer without the fear of getting stung.

Thank you!

Answer 1

I'd be willing to bet that there is a nest nearby...and if it IS at your neighbor's house, I think they would appreciate knowing as well.  One year, our neighbor was up on his roof and yelled over that he could see a nest on OUR roof...he thought we would want to know, as we have a daughter out there all of the time in the summer.  Well of course we were most grateful!  Got rid of it with the spray cans that shoot stuff 20 feet away.

Your other option is to hang or set a jar of some sugary liquid far from the pool...one where they can bet in but can't get out.  I think they sell them at home improvement stores.  But seriously, sometimes even a big glass of sugar water may do they drink...they get in and then usually drown.  Just be sure to keep it away from house.

Again though, I would investigate where the nest is, otherwise it will be a never-ending battle all summer, and you sure don't want that!  good luck!