Article: Bees and wasps are attracted to the scent of rotting food. If you do need to get rid of food scraps, put them into an airtight container with the lid closed so that the smell won’t attract stinging insects. Bees and wasps are especially attracted to banana peels, so make sure you close these up right away. If you notice bees or wasps swarming over your trash cans, try placing them far away from your home and where people gather. Insects love to eat rotting food, so they will follow the trash can wherever you place it. Bees and wasps are attracted to sugar, especially in drinks like iced tea and soda. If you are drinking a sugary drink, make sure you cover it with a lid when you set it down and check it for insects next time you pick it up. Bees and wasps may crawl down your straw to get to your drink. Double check the inside of your straw before you drink out of it. In the summer, fruit trees may drop their fruit on the ground and attract insects. If you notice rotting fruit on the ground, pick it up and dispose of it quickly before any insects notice it. Make sure you put the rotting fruit into a sealed trash can that is emptied out regularly.
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Dispose of food in airtight containers. Keep your garbage cans away from people. Put sweet drinks in containers with a lid. Clean up any fallen fruit on the ground.