Afraid Of All The Wasps And Hornets In Perennial Garden

Question

hello, i recently added a mid sized perennial garden to the walkway path to the front door and noticed a lot of activity with hornets and wasps. i know they are pollinators and helpful to the environment but i am very afraid of going outside and doing any garden care in fear of being stung. have read online they dislike the scent of some herbs. would it be beneficial to plant some in or would the smell also discourage bees and butterflies and birds? thank you!

Answer 1

Artemisia, mint, citronella, and eucalyptus are plants that are reputed to deter bees and wasps.

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/deterring-bees-wasps-with-plants.htm

Here is more information about wasps that may help:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/beneficial/identify-hornet-wasp-bee-nests.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/truth-about-murder-hornets.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/beneficial/wasps-as-pollinators.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/kill-wasps.htm

Here is more about herbs:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/hgen/companion-planting-in-your-herb-garden.htm