Contact a licensed pest control professional
Keep people and pets away from the nest area
Treat the nest at night when yellow jackets are less active
Wear protective clothing and cover exposed skin
Use a yellow jacket insecticide labeled for nest treatment
Follow the product label exactly
Apply the insecticide directly into the nest entrance
Seal entry points only after all activity has stopped
Remove food, trash, and sweet drinks from the area
Clean up spills and fallen fruit promptly
Set yellow jacket traps away from activity areas
Do not block the nest entrance before treatment
Do not use fire, gasoline, or water to destroy the nest
Do not disturb the nest during daylight
Monitor the area for remaining activity after treatment