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There are a lot of products out there that deal with wasps. Most of their methods involve death & chemicals for the creatures that have moved into our spaces.  Eww! And those sticky traps capturing unintended wildlife is  heartbreaking!! I learned nest decoys persuade territorial wasps to move along & get busy somewhere else. The internet was full of ideas-- I started with DIY paper bags (disintegrated in days), duct tape (ugly), plastic bags (also ugly), balloons & paper mache (what a chore that was!) even chicken wire (pain to work with & useless).     The yarn/felted wool versions were interesting but I don't crochet & also not weatherproof or mold-resistant. So, w hat could I buy? The paper lanterns were flimsy and fragile, and obviously wouldn't do well in the wind or rain. There's a polypropylene version that also has no patio appeal.  I really wanted to enjoy my great outdoors-- FYI  don't wear clothing that attrac...