🐝 Wasp Control: Has Your Hive Shifted from a Happy Hum to a War Buzz?

Bee Safe Wasp Control That Keeps the Peace

At Apiary of Dreams we know the sound of harmony. That low golden hum of a thriving hive. Life unfolding gently in the garden. A calm collaborative buzz of pollinators at work.

But when that peaceful melody turns into the sharp frantic buzz of yellow jackets and wasps claiming territory things change.

And if you have ever grabbed a can of wasp spray and paused wondering if you are about to harm more than just the invaders you are not alone.

Because here is the truth

Most commercial wasp repellents harm bees. Even the ones labeled natural.

We have seen it over and over. Essential oil blends heavy on peppermint. Traps baited with sugar. Sprays loaded with chemicals that do not discriminate. Wasps die. But so do honeybees, bumblebees, and native pollinators.

And that is something we will never accept. Not in our gardens. Not in our dreams.

🌿 The Gentle Warrior: Geranium Oil

Geranium oil is our secret solution. It lets you set boundaries without waging war on the bees.

This oil is distilled from the Pelargonium graveolens plant and contains natural compounds like geraniol and citronellol. Wasps cannot stand them. Bees, on the other hand, do not seem to mind at all.

Unlike peppermint or citronella, geranium oil repels yellow jackets and wasps while staying safe for bees when used away from flowers.

Pair it with clove and lemongrass oil and you have a powerful botanical shield that drives away wasps but allows the hive to thrive.

🧪 Bee Safe Wasp Spray Recipe for Wasp Control (DIY)

In a spray bottle combine

10 drops geranium essential oil

10 drops clove essential oil

10 drops lemongrass essential oil

2 cups water

1 tablespoon vodka or witch hazel to help the oils mix

Where to spray

Under eaves

On patio furniture and railings

Around trash bins sheds fences and non flowering shrubs

Tree trunks where wasps may nest

Where not to spray

Flowers

Areas where bees forage

Open hives

This formula smells amazing to us keeps wasps away and most importantly lets the bees keep dreaming

🛠️ Other Bee Safe Wasp Deterrents for Wasp Control

1. Wasp Nest Decoys

Wasps are territorial. Hang a fake nest like the Waspinator near eaves or trees and they will find another place to build.

2. Meat Baited Traps

Wasps love protein. Bees do not.

Use traps baited with tuna chicken or liver.

We recommend the RESCUE Yellowjacket Trap which is designed to catch wasps but not bees.

3. Oil Infused Sachets

Soak cotton balls in geranium clove and lemongrass oil.

Place them in mesh bags and tuck into corners of outdoor spaces.

🐝 Why This Matters

Bees are facing enough threats. Pesticides. Climate disruption. Habitat loss.

At Apiary of Dreams we believe every decision should protect not just the garden but the balance of life itself. Wasp control matters.

We are not just beekeepers. We are dreamkeepers.

And protecting bees means protecting beauty, nourishment, and the very soul of nature.

So choose wisely. Choose gently.

💛 Let the Wasps Buzz Off and Let the Bees Be

Nature does not need more poison.

It needs wisdom. Intention. Love.

Try this spray. Protect your space.

And keep the dreamers safe.

With heart

Apiary of Dreams