AS the weather begins to warm up you might be looking forward to spending some time soaking up the sunshine in your garden.
But are likely also on the hunt for the perfect place to build their nests ready for the summertime.
It's a common misconception that wasps are most common during the summer months, but if you want to stop them from appearing, it's actually in early spring that you need to take action.
This is when the pests begin to look for quiet places to build their nests, this includes places like lofts and boiler cupboards.
That's why it's important to take steps to stop them now—the good news is you don't have to break the bank to do so.
Chris Hutton, storage expert and owner of Adam’s SelfStore, recently suggested using coffee grounds as a quick and natural deterrent for wasps.
“Wasps have a surprisingly strong sense of smell,” he told Express.co.uk.
“They rely heavily on scent to identify potential nesting areas, and they’re incredibly sensitive to certain odours, coffee being one of them.
“The smell released by smouldering coffee grounds overwhelms their senses and makes an area feel unsafe or unsuitable to settle in,” he added.
Not only that, but coffee grounds are safe if you have and don't require the use of strong chemicals.
And if you don't already have some at home, this trick works out at around 10p – since you only need a small amount of grounds, which can be bought for as little as £3 from Asda.
So, here's what you need to know if you want to try this trick out for yourself.
After enjoying some coffee, hold on to the grounds and let them totally dry out before placing around a tablespoon into a container.
A metal dish or ashtray is a good choice, as the container needs to be fireproof for this hack.
Then you can simply light the coffee grounds and allow them to smoulder.
The smoky scent will deter wasps from entering your garden.
If you have a large garden you might want to use the hack in a few different spots to ensure it works.
Near window sills, and extractor fans also works well as these are spots wasps can try and enter .
And if you do want to try the trick inside, simply repeat the process but make sure to leave windows open.
