Yes, Gary; ANY firm that will vacuum them out of the ground. Toxic insecticides are useless in this situation, as the massive underground nests of these hornets are of a design that sheds liquids off to the sides. (Which explains why they don't all just drown in the first heavy rain.)
What do yellow jackets do when nest is destroyed?
Although they are a fearful flyer for those who don't enjoy the stinging insects, wasps will leave once they know their stay is no longer tolerated. ... Once a nest is useless, the wasps will go dormant, and it is safer to remove the entire nest so that the wasps know not to return to your wasp-intolerant abode.
What kills a yellow jacket nest?
Treat the nest with pyrethrum aerosols such as Stryker 54 Contact Aerosol, PT 565 or CV-80D. Pyrethrum forms a gas which will fill the cavity, killing the yellow jackets on contact. Wait until the aerosol is dry, and then dust in the opening with insecticide dusts such as Tempo Dust .
What do you pour down Yellow Jacket holes?
- Mix equal parts peppermint castile soap and water. ...
- Find the hole with a flashlight, then lay the flashlight on the ground with the light directed at the hole.
- Pour the solution directly into the hole, using a long-nozzled watering can or a hose with a spray attachment.
How do you kill a yellow jacket nest naturally?
- Select a spray bottle capable of long-distance firing. ...
- Mix 1 tablespoon of detergent and 2 cups of water. ...
- Stand as far as you can from the nest. ...
- Spray the yellow jackets. ...
- Crush them with a shoe to make sure they die.
- Knock down their nest with a broom or a stick.
Can you spray a yellow jacket nest with water?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rg4tvUui7yA
Can yellow jackets survive in water?
They will even go around obstacles or hover near water and wait. That is why it is never a good idea to submerge yourself in water to escape yellow jackets. They can wait longer than you can hold your breath, especially if you've been running. Yellow jackets sting multiple times.
How do you destroy a yellow jacket nest?
Treat the nest with pyrethrum aerosols such as Stryker 54 Contact Aerosol, PT 565 or CV-80D. Pyrethrum forms a gas which will fill the cavity, killing the yellow jackets on contact. Wait until the aerosol is dry, and then dust in the opening with insecticide dusts such as Tempo Dust .
Can you drown yellow jackets with a hose?
Wasps causing annoyance in the garden can be drowned using a garden hose. While water will not be effective on wasps which are flying round, it can be used to eliminate underground nests and all the occupants.Apr 9, 2013