Identify the nest entrance during daylight from a safe distance
Keep children, pets, and bystanders away from the area
Wear protective clothing if you must approach the site
Do not block, disturb, or probe the entrance
Treat the nest at dusk or after dark when activity is lowest
Use a yellow jacket aerosol or dust labeled for ground nests
Apply the product directly into the entrance according to the label
Stand upwind and maintain a safe distance
Repeat treatment only as directed by the product label
Wait 24 to 48 hours before checking activity
Cover the entrance with a heavy-duty soil mound only after activity has stopped
Seal the area with compacted soil once the nest is inactive
Remove food sources, trash, and fallen fruit nearby
Keep grass trimmed and fill old rodent holes to prevent re-nesting
Call a licensed pest control professional for large or hard-to-reach nests
Call emergency services if anyone has a severe allergic reaction after a sting