Pest Control > Bees & WaspsOctober 24, 2006

Getting Rid of Yellowjackets

I have yellowjackets in the ground. What's the best way to get rid of them?

Ron from NW Florida

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05/01/2007

If you want a more exciting way to do it, try the method my dad and I always did- Pour diesel fuel into the hole, then light it with a *long* stick. It's not explosive, but you will have a smaller version of the Eternal Flame in your yard for a while, depending on how much fuel you use. The paper nest soaks up the diesel and burns slowly. I wouldn't recommend actual gasoline, though. That's just silly.

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10/25/2006

Boil a large pot of water and pour it down the hole where you have yellowjackets. That ought to do it.

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Getting Rid of Yellowjackets in the Attic

I have yellow jackets going into the eaves of my house. I believe they are in several areas but in one spot in particular. I sprayed the entrance with wasp spray and now they are coming into my house. I think they may be in my attic and coming through the light fixtures. I find several (5 to 6) per day inside and have been stung.

I had the same problem 2 summers ago and had an exterminator come and treat the areas they were getting in. I didn't see much activity last summer, but now they are back in force. Is there some sort of bomb I can use to kill the nest in the attic so they won't come into my house?

By Lin A.

 

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