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08-27-2009, 06:37 PM

Steve was stung recently by yellow jackets, so I've been keeping an eye out because I don't want the same to happen to me. I remember years ago getting stung and he nest appeared to be underground near my back fence, I soaked the area in pesticides and they did not bother me again.
Today I was sitting in the back yard with the dogs and saw 2 yellow jackets within 10 feet of me. Should I be worried that there is a nest? Over the years I've gradually used less pesticides, now I only use them to control fire ants. So, I'm not sure what to do. I don't want to just zap my whole 1/4 acre with pesticides because I've got bugs and toads and want them to stay and live here.
What would you do?

08-27-2009, 06:37 PM	#1
Lucille	Yellow Jacket Control ? Steve was stung recently by yellow jackets, so I've been keeping an eye out because I don't want the same to happen to me. I remember years ago getting stung and he nest appeared to be underground near my back fence, I soaked the area in pesticides and they did not bother me again. Today I was sitting in the back yard with the dogs and saw 2 yellow jackets within 10 feet of me. Should I be worried that there is a nest? Over the years I've gradually used less pesticides, now I only use them to control fire ants. So, I'm not sure what to do. I don't want to just zap my whole 1/4 acre with pesticides because I've got bugs and toads and want them to stay and live here. What would you do?