In some cases yellow jackets nests can go as 4 feet deep.
Getting rid of yellow jacket nest in ground.
Wait until dusk no matter which option you choose to get rid of the yellow jackets wait until.
Yellow jackets can become particularly aggressive in the fall when they begin collecting carbohydrates and sweets to store for winter.
However the nests usually lie right underneath the surface.
Yellow jackets fold their wings lengthwise when at rest.
If a colony is disturbed the yellow jackets can become very aggressive and sting.
Whether observing a nest or doing yellow jacket removal be sure to have a clear escape path away from the area to a safe spot.
First you should identify the nest in the ground.
Make sure to inspect for yellow jacket nests before mowing the lawn or using trimmers.
Unlike honey bees who appear to have a furry texture yellow jackets have shiny smooth skin.
And that s how to get rid of a yellow jacket nest.
Once you ve mapped out an escape path you can use traps and baits to get rid of yellow jackets for good.
The insects use abandoned burrows to build their ground nests.
Although some types of yellow jackets nest in trees or under eaves others build below ground.
For most people the yellow jacket sting is temporary but painful.
The yellow jackets nests are usually under thick grass or dense bushes.