▪ Empty and wash out garbage cans regularly. Fit garbage cans with a tight lid.
▪ If there will be a lot of people present during the day (such as at an amusement park, fair or sporting event), empty the cans or dumpsters in the morning.
▪ When the garbage will have "attractive" properties (such as pop cans, or candy wrappers), empty the garbage several times a day.
▪ Locate the food areas away from where crowds of people are.
▪ Clean the drink dispensing machines regularly.
▪ Screen-in food stations where possible.
▪ Locate trash cans away from the food dispensing windows and eating areas.
▪ Minimize the time where the food is available by keeping it tightly covered. Clear away any scraps and dirty dishes right away.
▪ Serve sweet drinks in containers with lids and straws. Wasps will often crawl into pop cans and can be "drank" accidentally. Keep your thumb over the can opening if a container with a lid is not available.
▪ If there are fruit trees nearby, clean up any fallen fruit.
▪ Keep pet food inside the house.