Yellow Jacket

How do I identify a Yellowjacket?
Color: Typically yellow and black in color.
Size: Usual body length is 3/8" – 5/8".

Have Yellowjackets infested your home or yard?
Yellowjackets will infest your home particularly when temperatures outside drop and they are in search of warmth. They come in under the soffits or through cracks and crevices. Homeowners have reported hearing them “buzz" in the house or watching several enter or hover around a certain part of the house.

Will Yellowjackets sting?
Yes, yellowjackets will sting if they feel the nest they are guarding is in danger. Therefore nests built on or near a structure are cause for concern and should be removed.

Will Yellowjackets damage my home or structure?
No, yellowjackets will not cause damage to your home or structure. They are mainly a concern due to their painful bite.

Recommendations for control: If Yellowjackets are nesting on or near your structure it is best to have it removed and have the area treated.

It is strongly recommended that you contact a pest management professional with any type of stinging insect problem. Treating for bees or wasps or removing nests requires a positive identification of the insect and an understanding of their habits as well as protective equipment and thorough training.