Get these pests to buzz off for good.
What Attracts Yellow Jackets?
Yellow jackets are attracted to many things because of their ability to pollinate.
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First and foremost, you will likely spot yellow jackets in the garden buzzing around flowers.
In addition to sugar, they are attracted to meat.
Yellow jackets can also be found near open cans of garbage, especially on a hot day.
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But, if you notice any of the signs below, you likely have a yellow jacket nest nearby.
Wear long sleeves, pants, gloves, and face protection.
Use a Spray Treatment
Gleason says follow-up is crucial when using a spray treatment.
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“Leftover foragers can rebuild a new colony if not properly managed.”
Hang Traps
Install awasp traptocatch yellow jacketsflying around your home.
Refresh the baits as needed.
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Install an Electric Zapper
Place this rig near the yellow jacket colony or nest.
An electric zapper creates a hum that yellow jackets perceive as a threat.
The insects will leave the nest to attack the machine and then be killed by the electric shock.
Break up the dry ice into small pieces then dump the dry ice into the nest entrance.
Quickly cover the hole with dirt or a bowl to prevent yellow jackets from escaping.
Cover the Nest
This method works well forground nests.
Place a bucket or bowl over the nest entrance and exit to prevent wasps from leaving.
Wasps that are trapped inside will eventually starve.
Pest control experts use a variety of spray treatments and other methods to address the pest issue.
Yellow jackets will stay away if there arent any food sources nearby and unpleasant smells.
Dry ice and soapy water are natural home remedies that kill yellow jackets.
Both work best when the nest is partially underground, but are effective even with a fully exposed nest.
Treat the nest with a spray treatment at night since the insects will be sleeping inside the nest.
Yes, a yellow jacket infestation can go away on its own, but not until the next season.
They will not return to the same colony twice.
Everything you better Know About Yellowjackets.PestWorld.
Yellowjackets and Other Social Wasps.University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources.
OSU Extension service.Ag - Community Horticulture/Landscape.
Published online July 27, 2018.
