Press release
Goodbye wasps, mosquitoes, and co in the USA - VapoWesp conquers the US market
Sustainable insect repellent products available from June 2025 at US giant Hammacher Schlemmer
Stuttgart, 20.05.2025 – Insect bites itch terribly and can cause serious health problems. Mosquitoes such as tiger and yellow fever mosquitoes are active on many continents due to climate change – the market is looking for and needs sustainable yet effective products that are neither harmful to human health nor to nature and that also do not harm beneficial insects such as bees, butterflies, and ladybugs.
The mother-daughter startup VapoWesp, founded by Claudia and Leslie Eckert, is bringing its innovative and sustainable products for wasp, mosquito, and gnat repellent to the USA. From May 2025, the environmentally friendly alternatives to conventional insect repellents will be available, among others, at Hammacher Schlemmer. The US traditional company, known since 1848 for high-quality and innovative products, will include the VapoWesp line in its range.
At the same time, VapoWesp is open to further collaborations with trade partners in the USA. VapoWesp relies on natural ingredients and innovative technologies to ensure effective insect repellent—completely free of toxins.
The product line is specially designed for outdoor use and is based on the same methodology that beekeepers use with a smoker device at the beehive. This gently repels wasps, mosquitoes, and gnats without harming them. The rising smoke signals danger to insects—especially wasps, mosquitoes & gnats—and the area around the smoke source is instinctively avoided.
"We are incredibly happy and proud to now offer our products in the USA," says co-founder Claudia Eckert. "Sustainability and health are our top priorities, and with Hammacher Schlemmer, we have found a strong first partner who shares our values." Leslie Eckert, co-founder of VapoWesp, adds: "The expansion into the USA is a major milestone for our company. We are proud to offer an environmentally friendly alternative to conventional insect repellents on the American market. The first stone has been laid in the US market, and we look forward to many more partnerships."
VapoWesp so simple and so effective: Those who use the old home remedy, burning coffee grounds against wasps, mosquitoes, or insects, are probably familiar with all the problems that come with it: unsuitable containers that get too hot, smoke that cannot be regulated, coffee grounds scattered all over the table by the wind. With VapoWesp, we have put an end to all that! High-quality materials that counteract all of this and implement the tried-and-true home remedy safely, practically, and elegantly.
Try it yourself and say Bye Bye to wasps, mosquitoes, and more.
About VapoWesp
VapoWesp is a startup founded in Stuttgart that specializes in the development of sustainable insect repellent products. The company relies on natural ingredients, innovative designs, and the highest quality to offer effective alternatives to chemical protectants. The mission of VapoWesp is to harmonize humans and nature – without the use of harmful substances and biocides. So far, the company has sold over 350,000 smoke boxes.
VapoWesp is a startup that was featured on the German TV show “Die Höhle der Löwen”. The company has developed an innovative product that provides an effective solution against wasps. For this, the founders were awarded the “Green Innovator of the Year” by the medium “Die Deutsche Wirtschaft” in November 2023.
VapoWesp was specially developed to be used in gardens or on terraces and offers an environmentally friendly alternative to conventional wasp traps or chemicals. A great relief for allergy sufferers, campers, and everyone who enjoys carefree moments outdoors.
Press contact:
VapoGroup GmbH Claudia & Leslie Eckert
E-Mail: presse@vapowesp.com
Web: www.vapowesp.com
