How can I prevent bees (or yellow jackets) from building another nest under my gas cap cover?

How can I prevent bees (or yellow jackets) from building another nest under my gas cap cover?
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answer:Wow. You must not fill up often! Wipe the area with rubbing alcohol (won’t damage the paint) and then with citronella or lemon oil. That will deter the beasties. edit to add: Not all bees leave a stinger behind. The only thing that matters is if you had a bad reaction to the sting. (bad reaction meaning difficulty breathing or extreme swelling)
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