German homeowners adopt DIY methods against wasps, rodents and mites
Amazon is promoting a Compo wasp spray in Germany for €12.59, claiming it repels wasps and helps prevent nests on balconies, terraces and gardens.
The German Nature Conservation Union (NABU) advises gardeners to pour fermented buttermilk into vole tunnels, noting the butyric acid scent is intolerable to the rodents and offers a non‑chemical alternative.
A pest‑control expert warns that certain kitchen practices can unintentionally attract cockroaches and outlines professional treatment steps, emphasizing the importance of not crushing single insects to avoid spreading eggs.
Grass‑mite (Grasmilben) bites, which cause red, itchy pustules, are reported in parts of the Rhineland, Bavaria and Hesse; the guidance includes detection methods and personal‑protective measures such as cooling compresses and antihistamines.
A lifestyle piece lists three lavender‑based perfumes—Nivea Creme Eau de Toilette, Jo Malone Silver Birch & Lavender, and Pixi Dream‑Y Mist—as fragrances that reportedly deter wasps.