Yellow jackets nesting in mulch beds near house foundations
18 posts across 2 communities in the last 30 days; 89% from r/pestcontrol.
“I've tried spraying them ut I cant get to the nest itself mau need some help with this one. What kind of exspense are we talking about to have them at least killed”
“TL;DR: Since July we've had dead and live yellowjackets inside our townhouse in Georgia, mostly in the entryway and by the middle floor back door. Two pest control companies found no nest, and everyone else says they can't help until I locate the source. I've tried a lot and I'm…”
“We recently discovered this very active yellow jacket (I think) nest next to our sunroom at the bottom of this broken piece of corner siding trim. It looks like they are going down into the ground in there but I can't be sure without being too close. They could be going up. My…”
Homeowners are reporting rapid, large yellow jacket nests forming in mulch beds adjacent to house foundations, often after periods of heavy rain. These nests pose safety risks and are difficult to eliminate without professional intervention.
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“Just moved into a house with my fiancé this April and have been pretty lucky with nothing needing any real work done. We moved onto a beautiful 3 acre property with tons of mature trees around our house after renting our whole lives. Have had…”
“Is this looks like a bee queen? I live in Massachusetts submitted by /u/FrontCommon5979 [link] [comments]”
“Any advice for this situation? We've had wasps around the home before, but we knock down the nests when we see them and its usually like 5 or so wasps. Haven't seen any wasps for a few months and just noticed this wasp conference on the side of my house today. Does that mean they're probably inside the space above the garage? I'm a little afraid to peak my head in there when I'm standing on a 12 foot ladder. Suggestions appreciated. submitted by /u/SA_Streets [lin”
“Can anyone identify these bees? Are they yellow jackets? They are going in and out of the gap in the siding and also the right side of that gray box which has something to do with the central air conditioning. I'm not sure if I should just spray these entrance areas or if I need a professional involved. On the other side of this wall is a finished basement and I've noticed a new smell recently in the last few days. Nobody has been able to tell exactly what the smell is but I figured it h”
“Found maybe 50 of these wasps in the backyard in bushes/weeds. Would they have an aerial nest or are these ground wasps. Any advice on how to deal with them? submitted by /u/Outrageous-End-7822 [link] [comments]”
“There is what looks like a yellow jacket chilling in some items I left on the ground it seems slow and doesn't fly off when I reach for thing around it or offer water is it normal for yellow jackets to be chill next to a active human for so long or should I be worried for its helth? I'm in north east Ohio if that helps submitted by /u/Nightgaminglife [link] [comments]”
“I keep finding sluggish/disoriented presumably yellow jackets on my kitchen/dining room floor. Some of them have ben flying around. I have found 7 in the last week. Could they have a nest outside and finding a hole and coming in because they are cold? [New England United States] they haven't seemed aggressive but I'm like, get outta here! submitted by /u/kurligurl [link] [comments]”
“And is it possible for large underground colonys/colonys in wood to have multiple?? I have like, 4 of these big girls!!! submitted by /u/Fuzzy_Location_2210 [link] [comments]”
“We have two Yellowjacket ground nest at our house. Both nests are located right along the house so I can’t put gasoline and light them up. We have tried soapy water, raid, and sevin dust and nothing has worked. Any suggestions before I give up and call an exterminator? The bees are super mean and have attacked us and our child so it’s a priority to get them gone asap. submitted by /u/According_Stay503 [link] [comments]”
“Found about 7-10 Yellowjacket’s in my house the past 2-3 weeks. Always thought it was coz someone leaving the door open and they’re coming in. I was outside today and I found this hole under my window and a bunch of yellowjackets are flying in and out nonstop. Circled hole in red submitted by /u/Specialist_Credit907 [link] [comments]”
“Recently got into a debate do you guys prefer delta or tempo dust for yellow jacket void nest treatments. submitted by /u/Extra-Whereas-307 [link] [comments]”
“Northwest Missouri. Got stung several times doing garden work today. Having a hard time thinking of what lives in an underground communal nest that ISNT a Yellowjacket; they’re very small, like a small housefly. Video isn’t great but shows several taking off and coming in submitted by /u/Nit3fury [link] [comments]”
“I've tried spraying them ut I cant get to the nest itself mau need some help with this one. What kind of exspense are we talking about to have them at least killed submitted by /u/Ill-Stomach-6007 [link] [comments]”
“TL;DR: Since July we've had dead and live yellowjackets inside our townhouse in Georgia, mostly in the entryway and by the middle floor back door. Two pest control companies found no nest, and everyone else says they can't help until I locate the source. I've tried a lot and I'm stuck. We've had monthly preventative pest control for the 4 years we've lived here and never had a bug problem of any kind until now. Here’s an overview of the timeline: In July I found a dead ye”
“My neighbor sent me a picture of this nest on the pole that's in the concrete at the back of our building. (It's fairly far up, several feet above our heads when we use the parking spots as you can probably tell from the angle.) I did notice some wasps around this summer but they never bothered me and I didn't worry about it. My instinct is to continue leaving them alone for many reasons, mainly that we don't own the utility pole and I'm not in a hurry to pay a pest company h”
“I have this palm tree and I am unable to cut these dead branches due to multiple wasp nests around the tree I’m unable to visually see the nests. Is there anything I can spray like onslaught fastcap or Bifen will these work? There is also a patch of grass by my door that wasps like to hang around and land on would any of these sprays or anything else kill them or repel them? Any suggestions please submitted by /u/Nervous-Bullfrog-584 [link] [comments]”
“I have this palm tree and I am unable to cut these dead branches due to multiple wasp nests around the tree I’m unable to visually see the nests. Is there anything I can spray like onslaught fastcap or Bifen will these work? There is also a patch of grass by my door that wasps like to hang around and land on would any of these sprays or anything else kill them or repel them? Any suggestions please submitted by /u/Nervous-Bullfrog-584 [link] [comments]”
“Need advice how to treat this on my own. It is an outdoor patio about 10 ft high. The nest is about the size of maybe three baseballs. I am not sure where that vent is connected to. Should I call a pest control or spray myself? Kind of worried about the pesticides potentially coming into the house through the vent. Thank you in advance. submitted by /u/Medical-Highway4990 [link] [comments]”
“Guys plz b understanding im coming in a sense of urgency. I am 98% sure there is a yellowjacket nest in the wall void next to my eindow and air conditioner. Yesterday I bought some delta dust and a sprayer and i was going to attempt to remove the ac and wait a day to open the windkw again and spray through the hole. But I have been talking to several people and they all think I should get an exterminator but the cost are upscaling 400 to 500 and i dont have that this is my first rental I had to”
“We recently discovered this very active yellow jacket (I think) nest next to our sunroom at the bottom of this broken piece of corner siding trim. It looks like they are going down into the ground in there but I can't be sure without being too close. They could be going up. My husband went out the other night and sprayed the area really well. The next day we still saw plenty of them flying in and out like nothing had been done. But then we did end up finding a few in our sunroom and in the h”
“I am no expert but I think these are yellow jackets? Would double fisting the typical wasp spray from Lowes or Home Depot do the trick? I did buy a sting protection suit. Is that hive going to be full of wasps or are they mostly on the exterior? Thank you in advance. submitted by /u/DIY-exerciseGuy [link] [comments]”
“We just moved to a house in Northwest Indiana (if that matters) and right next to one of our decks there is a giant bush that literally hundreds of wasps kept coming from. From further inspection it seems as they are coming from the base of this dead bush? We had some paper wasps nests that we sprayed and got rid of. But I can’t see a nest so I am not quite sure what to do without killing the bush that is growing still? Any advice would help and be appreciated! My husband has already gotten stun”
“Was mowing last summer and ran over a nest. Appeared they were either using an old chipmunk hole or sharing it with one. Got stung a lot, including one up my shorts with a direct hit on ye old marble bag. Any how, I got 4 cans of the long range spray ( I swear this stuff is about half as effective as it used to be) and doused the hole with one can from afar, then started target practice with the out of next ones. Took a couple of days to get em all, but I did. The pain from the stings went away”
“Somehow these little guys are finding their way into my home and i can’t seem from where. Any tricks that could help identify entry point? Obviously I don’t see a nest near the house/outside. Thanks! submitted by /u/M1keKuszewski [link] [comments]”
“Hi yall, I have what appears to be a underground yellow jacket nest in my backyard. I believe a skunk came through and clawed the opening up much bigger and ate most of the hive, but there still seems to be plenty of bee activity. I was wondering what is the best way to remove these bees. I have a toddler who plays in the backyard and dont need him getting attacked by a bunch of bees. The first time I noticed the hive the hole was the size of a quarter. We are located in New england. submi”
“Hello all have some yellow jackets as pictured going in behind siding. I am assuming up to the attic crawl space..I have put delta dust all into the corner and channels on Sunday night and last night.I don't see as many flying around as I did on Sunday morning before DD application..Looking for expert opinions is this the best option....had a nest last year at the front of the house where they were drilling into my office through the ceiling. The exterminator placed something like delta dust”
“I have a very active nest of yellow jackets around the window of my room. I'm able to hear them 5ft away buzzing and tapping. Looked outside and there is a nest for sure in there. Just wondering what it looks like when they are about to break through drywall. This room was an addition built by the previous owner and done VERY poorly. There is zero insulation between the studs, which these Yellow Jackets are loving, so I wouldn't put it past him to have left these holes. Also the previous”
“Hundreds of them swarming over maybe 100 square feet of our yard. Counted at least 6 holes they're coming out of. Trying to avoid getting torn up by them if at all possible submitted by /u/Head-Pomegranate-553 [link] [comments]”
“I recently started a new job and the 2 places I can eat lunch, outside of a deck or in a screened-in porch, have yellowjackets. I work at a place where the presence of them is helpful but there’s always 2-3 that will swarm me while I’m eating lunch. So I’m wondering if there’s a way to deter them that’s not going to harm them. submitted by /u/Certain-Intention594 [link] [comments]”
“If they’re Yellowjackets you might want to call a pro. They live underground and colonies can be in the thousands.”
“Found this in the mulch next to my foundation. Above my foundation is plastic siding. They’re not moving or anything, but noticed it right away as I frequent this area. Don’t notice any dead bug, mud tubes, etc. I asked AI and got answers ranging from seed to termite remnants or some sort of insect egg. My hope is of course this is not pest related but has anyone seen this before? submitted by /u/GarfieldPl [link] [comments]”
“2nd year in Western Washington. I noticed when I went in for mite treatment last week there were a lot of yellow jackets hanging around. Noticed early this morning what looked like live bees being dragged out of the hive! I put the entrance reducer partially back since it's cool today and put a trap out near my hives. Is the trap a good idea or is this just going to lure more to the scene? Anything else I can do? submitted by /u/True-Structure-1702 [link] [comments]”
“Interesting. Why not just pitch the birds nest? Looks old. The area needs to be cleaned and sprayed down with some bleach.”
“Noticed them a couple of weeks ago, probably have been there much longer. It’s about 15+ ft high. I think they flocked over toward my house after cutting back a ton of wisteria (both Chinese and American) vines near my driveway since they were hanging around that. No idea what they could be attracted to, but I don’t want it to become more of a problem than it already it. They hover around my backyard (low cut grass and weeds) on ground level and up here. I have dogs and I don’t want them or myse”
“Highly active nest behind vinyl siding. There was a hole in the siding from previous owner and they found it and now have built a nest there. At times I see 30-40 wasps hovering around it. I have some tempo dust coming in a week, which I will pump into the hole. But in the meantime trying to knock population down cause they are finding a way into the house somehow. Question is what do I do after the tempo dust application. Do I need to open up the siding to remove the remainder of the nest or ca”
“Stupid ass yellow jackets are inside the siding of my house. I sprayed inside their entrance hole but I think they’re deeper in there submitted by /u/No-Telephone-1925 [link] [comments]”
“They nested in the circled crack in the paver and it seems there’s about 6 of them. I used a whole can of the Raid MAX foaming wasp killer last night and it seemed to do literally nothing. I’m at my wits end as it’s right at the start of the walkway in my backyard!! submitted by /u/Slimy_Demon [link] [comments]”
“I've seen Alpine WSG praised here for treating yellowjacket nests. I purchased a 10g packet, mixed it with 1/3 gallon of water, and sprayed nearly all of it in and around the crevice the wasps were using to enter the house. It's been two days, and I'm seeing literally no difference, there aren't any dead wasps anywhere, either. What am I doing wrong? submitted by /u/anclave93 [link] [comments]”
“Hey y'all. Suburb of Minneapolis, MN. This spot seems to be a lot more active this week. What we think are yellow jackets are making it more difficult to be outside with the kids. Its tricky with them being in the rocks. We have no idea where or how deep the nest is. I've tried some canned spray with no luck. Tried foaming Spectraside for ground nesting yellow jackets. Again, no luck. I emptied an entire can last night in the main entry hole and the ones beside it, but this is what the e”
“I’ve never been one to enjoy yard work, sacrilege I know, but I’ve been stung three fucking times in the last two weeks while mowing. This makes me like it even less. I finally found their main nest, after quite literally stepping in it while mowing. I’ve decided I will now commit war crimes so horrible even the Canadians will blush. Wish me luck fellow dads and if you hear about a man blowing himself up on the news just know I took as many of those yellow stabby bastards down with me as I could”
“Need some help yellow jackets that I assume built a nest behind my vinyl siding and they're entering behind the window flashing They're actually entering from both sides from the left corner and the right corner I can't see the actual entry hole cuz the flashing is flush against the siding So I have not used any of that spray but I tried some Delta dust I've been dusting the area that they're entering for a couple for a few days and I see no change Any thoughts at this point”
“Yep...I've got two 1inch holes on the outside of the wall of my house. Some (many) wasps decided to get comfy and settle there. I made to spray inside of one of those holes and suddenly abt. 50 wasps rushed out literally trying to kill me. I now have two options: to call an expert, which means money and time, or to wait for the sunset and close the holes with rapid concrete, which means I'll be stung (again) and possibly the wasps will find a way to move inside the wall. Which are your s”
“They don’t worry much about keeping predators away. Not with the nest anyway. They just need to keep them warm, and only warm enough to survive.”
“Please help. What do I do? Will spray be enough to kill all of them fast, or will they come back for revenge? I don't know if I am allergic but I remember when I was very young messing with a hole in the ground and had to go to the hospital from bee stings. I am terrified of bees. also we've had bees flying around for a few years and theyve never been aggressive. submitted by /u/Straight_Basis_4661 [link] [comments]”
“This nest is up pretty high. Hornets have not bothered us. My plan was to ignore it and knock it down after the weather turns cold. My only pause is that it’s near chimney and that little vent. Think it should be ok to leave? submitted by /u/Expensive_Yam1684 [link] [comments]”
“I keep a spare rat cage at my parents’ house and l left it outside the door. When I went to bring it in yesterday I was stung a few times before I saw a nest about football sized on a lower level of the cage. I sent the rats home with my husband so they are safe, and I seem to be ok after the stings (was on and took more loratadine). DeepSeek suggested waiting till night and wrapping the cage in a couple of black construction bags, taping it shut and putting it in the hot sun for a few days. I’m”
“Yellow jackets are nest under our back door steps and they have to go. I've put the shop vac with soapy water next to the opening, and it's sucking them up. But before sealing the crack I'd like to hit the nest with something that takes out any survivors. I do NOT want to buy some pesticide that comes in a package that's 20 times bigger than I need, and that I can never get rid of. What can I pour down the opening that will kock them out? Soap? WD40? submitted by /u/j”
“Discovered while doing yard work what I believe is a yellow jacket nest today under a leaf pile. What makes me think they’re yellow jackets were multiple were flying in and out after the nest after being raked over. How do I remove this nest without killing beneficial insects that are more docile? submitted by /u/rengoboo [link] [comments]”
“We have a very active hive in a little wing wall on the side of our house (northern San Diego county, CA). We had a treatment company out a week and a half ago to treat - they used PT Wasp Freeze and delta dust. The hive briefly got quieter, but seems even more active now than before they treated, and in the past couple of days we've found 3-4 inside the house (so far no luck finding their entry point). We are scheduled for a follow-up treatment in a couple of days, but a few questions: How”
“There's a yellow jacket nest being made on my back deck, here's a picture for reference, how can I remove it safely? All advice accepted! submitted by /u/XxSteveFrenchxX [link] [comments]”
“https://preview.redd.it/1jk9fphh2kih1.png?width=738&format=png&auto=webp&s=71729ba0367cff2cd008240895b59f9e1b26ba7a suddenly appeared under our outside floor deck like a week or 2 ago, maybe like 6 of them right now comming in and out, hasnt bit yet, its right under our door. submitted by /u/ImAsianRice [link] [comments]”
“There’s lots of things that nest in the ground. I will agree with others that chipmunk is most likely but nobody can say for sure.”
“Hi, These are smaller than normal yellow jackets. Can I spray into that gap from outside or will that get them to move into house? I find some dead ones in the basement where the AC pipe enters but don't see any activity inside. What would you folks suggest for how to best treat this? submitted by /u/Samguy27 [link] [comments]”
“Much to my surprise there’s a large yellow jacket nest under the old holly bush next to my house. I didn’t get a good look but I think pulling the holly out ripped the nest in half and left it completely exposed. What will the Yellowjackets do with their nest in this condition and what do I do next? submitted by /u/holeweatbred [link] [comments]”
“I have been trying and failing to eliminate a huge ground nest of yellowjackets that is preventing me from mowing part of my yard (or enjoying it, for that matter). Before anybody comes at me because they're pollinators - I know, and I feel guilty, but I'm allergic to them and they've gotta go. I've shot generous amounts of Spectracide foaming yellow jacket and carpenter bee spray down the entrance hole four times now, several days apart each time. No results. I then tried basica”