Infiltration of pests on the property is a common problem faced by homeowners. It’s annoying to encounter pests on the property no matter what the reason is, and wasps are one such creature whose tendency is to bite when they get an indication of danger. Wasps enter the outdoor space from multiple sources and the indoor area through holes in the exterior area, gaps in doors, or any small space that may go unnoticed by you. These little creatures won’t allow you to enjoy the outdoor environment peacefully because the fear of their bite keeps haunting you, especially when kids and pets are around. The primary concern is how to address the problem. In this article, we focus primarily on homemade remedies using boric acid to kill wasps.
Can You Use Boric Acid to Kill Wasps?
You can undoubtedly use boric acid to kill wasps as it is a tried and tested solution used over the past many years. It’s a DIY solution to kill these creatures. Another advantage of using boric acid is that it also helps control the infiltration of other pests. It’s like a dual-benefit approach. All you have to do is prepare a delicious bait for wasps and attract them toward it. Once they fall into the trap, your work is done, which we discuss later in the article.
Tips to Consider When Using a Boric Acid Mixture to Kill Wasps
There are a few things you should consider for effectively controlling wasps. Let’s have a look:
- Always wear protective gear when making the boric acid mixture, as it may damage your hands.
- Keep the bait away from the reach of kids and pets to ensure they don’t ingest it.
Method to Prepare Boric Acid Bait to Kill Wasps

Material Required
- Container to hold bait (recycle empty beverage cans or plastic bottles)
- Sugar water or fruit juice
- A straw or a stick from a plant or tree for easy climbing of wasps in and out
- Boric acid powder (it is readily available in hardware shops or a drugstore)
Steps to Prepare the Bait
The method to prepare boric acid bait is simple and easy. All you have to do is prepare a mix using two tablespoons of boric acid and one cup of sugar water or fruit juice. Then, pour this solution in a small quantity into the containers to ensure wasps don’t drown but merely drink the mixture and come out safely. Don’t forget to insert a straw or a small stick to allow wasps to go in and come out of the container. The final step is the proper placement of these containers. Put the containers at places where you have noticed wasps and see the result.
How Does Bait Kill Wasps?
The key reason boric acid works on wasps is that they love sugary substances, which makes the task of attracting them to the mixture easier. Once wasps get into the container containing the boric acid mixture, in search of juice, they come in contact with boric acid, which they carry to their nests and spread to fellow wasps. This leads to the destruction of their entire colony. We discuss the steps to prepare the boric acid bait.
How to Make a Paper Nest to Keep Wasps Away?
This is another option to keep wasps away from your property. The process to make the paper nest is quite simple and hassle-free. Take one piece of newspaper, cut it into four pieces, make a ball out of one piece of paper by rolling it between your palms, put this paper ball into another piece of newspaper, and roll it over again between your palms to make a double layered ball and make a tail like the end of the ball. Use masking tape and wrap it around in the middle of the paper wasp nest to ensure it looks similar to the washing net. Place it around the area where you notice wasps. On seeing these paper wasp nests, wasps start to leave the place and don’t try to come back, thinking that other groups of wasps have already made their nests.