Even when encountered in the wild, wasps can be a menace whose stings and aggressive behavior can disrupt anyone’s day, so, understandably, people will try just about anything to get rid of wasps, especially when their nests pop up on porches and garages. The best way to keep wasps at bay is to make your space as unappealing to these pests as possible, so when painting or hanging around in wasp territory, it might make sense to go for a color that isn’t on a wavelength that a wasp can see.

Wasp behavior is still a hotly discussed topic in the scientific community, but it does seem possible that certain colors will make your space less of a target to wasps. After consulting with experts, we found that a wasp can see a wide range of colors. However, they are drawn to some more than others. In particular, wasps love bright colors like yellow and white, but cannot see the color red. So while it may not strictly be the case that there are colors that repel wasps, it is true that making tactical color choices in your clothing and decor can prevent wasps from feeling drawn to you or your home. 

What colors attract wasps?