Dryer sheets do keep bees away.
The dryer sheets put out scents that bees hate and when bees come near the smell of the dryer sheets they will stay away as the bees hate the dryer sheet smells.
You can repel bees by placing dryer sheets around your back patio or wherever you're having a get-together to keep the area pest-free.
The bees bees hate the smell of dryer sheets.
Aside from the fact that they have an unknown scent, dryer sheets are far too strong for bees and wasps.
They end up flying away because it is just too intense for them.
Bees also have a distaste for lavender oil, citronella oil, olive oil, vegetable oil, lemon, and lime.
These are all topical defenses you can add to your skin to keep bees away.
Unlike other flying insects, bees are not attracted to the scent of humans; they are just curious by nature.
Most dryer sheets contain the ingredient linalool, which can be found in plants like lavender, basil, and coriander, all of which naturally repel common garden pests.
Similar studies found that this ingredient is also useful for repelling bugs like mites, weevils, beetles, and German cockroaches.
Pennyroyal, neem, mint, cloves, eucalyptus, and citronella all have strong smells that deter bees.
Red germaniums and red marigolds are among the few bee repellent plants that produce flowers.
The following is how to make bees go away without use of harmful sprays:
Peppermint plants.
Cucumber peels.
Potted Marigolds.
Cinnamon.
Organic baby powder.
Crushed garlic.
Vanilla mixed with baby oil on your skin.