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[–] TrudeauCastroson@hexbear.net 41 points 6 months ago

Yes, but you can just buy a papery fake wasp nest at the dollar store for cheap. I got one of those and no wasps since.

You don't need to learn to crochet, but you can if you want I guess.

[–] Acute_Engles@hexbear.net 28 points 6 months ago

Yeah lots of people just use paper bags on string here but those can attract different things

[–] Barx@hexbear.net 28 points 6 months ago

It depends on the wasp species but it can work

[–] AssortedBiscuits@hexbear.net 27 points 6 months ago

Maybe it's different for hornets, but I've seen paper wasps build their nest right below and completely attached to an older nest.

[–] Awoo@hexbear.net 20 points 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago)

We have a fake hive like this in our garden. Used to get wasps every year but haven't seen a single one since.

Anecdotal but I believe it works.

[–] lil_tank@hexbear.net 10 points 6 months ago

Yes I tried it too and it greatly diminished the amount of wasps and hornets

[–] thebartermyth@hexbear.net 9 points 6 months ago

extremely cute regardless

[–] kristina@hexbear.net 7 points 6 months ago

That seems unsanitary

[–] WittyProfileName2@hexbear.net 3 points 6 months ago

I'd be concerned it'd become a skep instead.