Yellow jackets are one of the most aggressive types of wasps that homeowners deal with. These stinging insects are territorial and will attack in swarms if their nest is disturbed. Unlike honeybees, which can only sting once, they can sting multiple times. Their painful stings can cause dangerous allergic reactions in some people.
If you’ve found a yellow jacket nest on your property, do not try to remove it yourself. Instead, call a professional exterminator for safe and effective removal.
Key Takeaways
- Yellow jacket nests need professional removal to keep families safe from painful stings and aggressive wasp attacks.
- Finding the nest, checking for attractants, and choosing the right time helps make removal safer and more effective.
- Protective gear and professional treatments work fast to eliminate wasps while keeping helpful insects like honeybees safe.
- DIY methods are risky and often fail, so calling experts ensures the nest is removed completely and safely.
HOW PROFESSIONALS REMOVE YELLOW JACKET NESTS
At LaJaunie’s Pest Control, our trained team knows how to get rid of yellow jackets the right way. Here’s how we handle the job while keeping you and your family safe:
Step 1: Find the Nest
Before we remove the nest, we need to find it and figure out the best way to treat it.
Some Vespula nests are easy to see, like aerial nests hanging from eaves, while others are hidden underground nests. Ground nests are especially dangerous because they’re often disturbed by accident while mowing or doing yard work.
We also check for things that might be attracting the infestation, like open trash cans, spilled drinks, or pet food left outside. Food sources like these can make the problem worse if not addressed.
Step 2: Choose the Right Time for Removal
Timing is important when removing yellow jacket wasps.
These wasps are most aggressive in late summer when their colonies are largest. They’re also more active during the day, which makes removal more dangerous.
To lower the risk of an attack, we remove nests early in the morning or late in the evening when the yellow jacket activity is at its lowest.
Step 3: Wear Protective Gear
You should never try to remove a yellow jacket nest without proper protective clothing. These social wasps will defend their nest aggressively, and without protection, you could end up with dozens of yellow jacket stings.
Our team wears full-body suits, gloves, and face shields to stay safe while treating the nest.
Step 4: Applying the Treatment
Once we’re ready, we use professional treatments that work fast and target the whole colony. Depending on the nest’s location, we may use a special sprayer to apply a powerful aerosol that eliminates the wasps quickly.
We treat the nest entrance holes to make sure the treatment reaches deep into the nest. We also make sure to use products that won’t harm helpful insects, like honeybees.
Beekeeping is important for the environment. So, we take care to protect pollinators while getting rid of dangerous hornet nests and wasp colonies.
Step 5: Remove the Nest
After the wasps are gone, we carefully remove the wasp nest to prevent new colonies from moving in.
For aerial nests, we detach them from eaves, tree branches, or other structures.
For underground nests, we seal the area to make sure it doesn’t become a home for another colony later.
WHY DIY NEST REMOVAL IS DANGEROUS
Many homeowners try to get rid of yellow jacket problems on their own, but these methods can be risky:
- Using wasp spray incorrectly can make the wasps aggressive and more likely to attack.
- Pouring dish soap or soapy water into a ground nest often doesn’t reach the entire colony.
- Disturbing a nest while mowing or working in the yard can result in sudden attacks.
- Yellow jacket traps can catch some wasps but won’t eliminate the nest or stop an aggressive colony.
- Natural repellents like peppermint may help deter yellow jackets but won’t eliminate an active nest.
Instead of putting yourself in danger, call the experts.
CALL THE PROS FOR SAFE YELLOW JACKET NEST REMOVAL
If you have a yellow jacket infestation, don’t take the risk of handling it yourself. Whether the nest is in your attic, under your porch, or hidden in a ground nest, our exterminators at LaJaunie’s Pest Control can remove it safely.
Call us today to schedule your yellow jacket nest removal and keep your home safe from these aggressive stinging insects!