Things You'll Need:
- yellowjacket nest
- someone who isn't allergic to bee stings
- tracking powder (ie. Sevin or similar)
- Fogging wasp/hornet killer
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Step 1
Locate the nest. It is most likely in the ground. Look for a small hole, maybe an inch or two in diameter. During the day it will be fairly busy with yellowjackets, so just keep your eyes peeled.
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Step 2
Mark the nest location with something that you can easily see at night. I personally use marking paint, or a large rock placed near the nest. DO NOT mark the nest directly, place the mark a few feet away, so as to not disturb the yellowjackets.
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Step 3
If you are allergic to bee stings find someone who isn't. I've never been stung doing this, but why risk it.
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Step 4
At night, grab a can of the fogging wasp/hornet killer, or tracking compound like Sevin. Locate the nest again. If you are using a fogging spray take a large rock, or something large that will not blow away to cover the nest entrance.
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Step 5
If you are using fogging spray, spray the fogging spray inside the opening of the nest, I try to do it for about 5 seconds, but a good spray is all you need. Place the rock on the entrance to the nest. This will allow the fogging spray to really take effect, and keep the yellowjackets in the ground.
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Step 6
If you are using the tracking powder, place a generous amount of tracking powder at the entrance to the nest. The yellowjackets land right at the entrance to the nest and walk in. The next morning they will start taking the powder into the nest.
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Step 7
Either way, wait several days before getting too close to the nest. If there are no signs of yellowjackets then your work is done.
