Nothing can ruin your pool time faster than a bee problem and even worse, having wasps hanging around. Luckily, there are a few things you can do to keep bees and wasps away from your pool so check it out. Number one give the bees an alternative water source bees buzz around your pool because they're looking for a place to drink. So if you provide them with another water source like a shallow bird bath or a dish, they'll find your pool a little less attractive.

And if you set up this water source before you open your pool for the season, the bees will then establish that as their water source, instead of your pool number two use: dryer sheets, dryer sheets, actually repel insects and they're a cheap option for deterring bees from Your pool try placing a few dryer sheets around your pool, like in your patio furniture number three keep your food and drinks covered, sweet smelling and sticky. Things like soda can attract these unwanted cool guests, so keep a lid on your drinks and food when possible. Number four avoid wearing bright colors. Anything really colorful like swimsuits and towels can attract bees.

Number five change up your landscaping. If you have a serious bee problem, consider changing up the flower arrangement in your yard. It may be as simple as moving these bee friendly plants. Far away from your pool number six make your pool water move to a b turbulent water means danger, so bees will avoid landing near it.

You can use an automatic pool cleaner or turn on your pool jets to make the surface of the water move and ripple. Now, unfortunately, wasps are a bit tougher to get rid of than bees they're also a lot scarier. But here are a few tips specifically for wasps number. One use a decoy, wasp nest.

Wasps are very territorial and don't like living near other wasps. You can buy fake wasp nests and hang them away from your pool and your house place them early in the pool season before the real wasps start building their own nests number two try using raw meat if you're enjoying a picnic or a barbecue. You've probably noticed that wasps are attracted to meat, so you can try hanging a bit of raw meat in other parts of your yard and as far away from your pool as possible, to draw the wasps away. Just don't use too much meat or leave it out for too long, because it'll start to rot and then number three call in a professional.

If you have a serious wasp problem, don't hesitate to call in a professional like a pest control company, make sure you tell them that you want the wasp relocated and not sprayed with insecticide. The last thing you need is toxic chemicals blowing into your pool water or landing on your grass, and that's it that's how to keep bees and wasps away from your swimming pool. If you're looking for an easy to follow tutorial, that'll answer, all your pool questions go check out our pool care handbook and video course you'll, get over 30 in-depth video lessons and a step-by-step downloadable guide covering everything you need to know about, pool maintenance, it's packed with Money saving tips, so you can save money and time keeping your swimming pool clean. This is the ultimate manual for every type of pool, including in-ground above ground and in-text blow-up pools and the best part is we always keep it up to date.

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