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Hello from a newbie

Just  wondering if anyone can give advice on keeping the FC free from wasps getting inside.  My daughter and I are both a bit scared of them but I don't want to keep the doors and windows shut.  Is there a way to fix up a mesh screen?

I had a waspinator hanging in my garden all last year.  Didn't stop them building a nest in my loft by getting in under the eaves.

 I couldn't have any windows open or sit in the garden. Had to have the nest destroyed and I didn't like that, but wouldn't have wanted my grandchildren being stung. There were hundreds of them.

I have these

http://www.google.co.uk/products/catalog?q=wasp+trap&hl=en&rlz=1T4ADRA_enGB418GB419&prmd=imvns&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.r_qf.,cf.osb&biw=1280&bih=588&wrapid=tlif133216656029010&um=1&ie=UTF-8&tbm=shop&cid=5252444152415109055&sa=X&ei=pD9nT4ayM8nK8gPhyJyDBw&ved=0CHwQ8wIwBw#

Thanks for all the good ideas.  I am always worried about using traps because doesn't the fizzy drinks and sweet stuff attract wasps towards the campsite? 

I think I like the idea of scaring them away so I may try the waspinator.

I also am thinking of finding a way to rig up a mosquito net across the door. 

Oooooh malt vinegar...I'm definitely going to give that a try, thanks   :-)

We have just got the linings out of the loft as we have our camper up for sale, OH heard some buzzing and when he opened the bag, out popped a wasp - he had obviously been asleep over winter.....................