Sick of Hornets in Illinois? Try This Simple Trick!

The one thing that can ruin outdoor fun in Illinois faster than a sudden downpour is hornets, but we just found a natural and fool proof way to get rid of them that you need to try immediately.

Hornet Problems in Illinois

Hornets. I hate those pesky, stinging pests with a passion. Whether I'm laying  in or by our pool or trying to play basketball with my kids, hornets have ruined our family fun more times than I can count this summer, and I am OVER IT!

If there is one thing that I hate even more than hornets it's the sprays we are constantly buying to get rid of them. I hate spending money on the spray...I hate having to spray it...and I super hate the horrible chemical smell of it.

Needless to say I would love to find a natural, effective way to get rid of these flying devils, and today a genius idea floated across my Facebook feed...

Achieving a hornet-free yard without the use of bug sprays can't be as simple as an old butter tub filled with apple cider vinegar, sugar, water, and dish soap can it?!?

While browsing through the comments on the post I quickly discovered, yes it can be that easy, BUT, there is something important you should know before you mix up and put the solution in your yard;

The solution will attract, and kill, more than just hornets.

One commenter said;

Also a killer of honey bees and other flying insects including dragon flies and butter flies . I made this and found 3 dragon flies and 2 butterflies and about 10 honey bees inside of it.

Now that burst my hornet-free bubble a bit...but I might still give it a try.