Tom Warner wrote:



I can't say I have noticed this. Our raspberrys have been picked without
hinderance, our apples are ripening nicely, we will soon be picking
un-wasped damsons and our (very small) peach tree has given us three perfect
peaches.
In case you are wondering, we are totally organic, spray nothing and let
wasps go about their business as far as possible.
Perhaps the problem is just local to you?
best wishes
Tom (S/W Essex)

Thanks all for your replies, all interesting, though naturally I
cannot agree with everyone. The jam jar wasp trap would not be
practical, there are just too many wasps. I suspect part of the problem
is that I am away a few days every week and the raspberries have not
been picked, thus over ripening.

I am organic, though if I see a wasp nest "in the way" I would have it
destroyed, since having multiple stings a few years ago I have become
very sensitive to their stings.

The apple tree from which they have eaten all the apples is a three year
old discovery, and I was looking forward to my first taste! Next year
maybe! It has been a good year here for fruit, but I guess what nature
gives she can take away. :-(


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