Yellow Jackets Nesting in the Mulch Bed in Martinsville, NJ
Wednesday, August 2nd, 2023 by Ross Jacobs
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Challenge
While we were servicing this property in Martinsville, NJ, we noticed an in ground yellow jackets nest in the outer perimeter of the mulch bed. Yellow jackets are aggressive, territorial wasps, with distinctive yellow-and-black coloration, that are known for their propensity to sting anyone and anything that they perceive as a threat, such as those who venture too close to their nests or their food.
Solution
First, we equipped our protective bee suit and injected the nest with a knockdown dusting application. After a few moments, we then injected a knockdown aerosol application into the nest. Both of these treatments rapidly exterminate the yellow jackets. A short while later, we removed the nest and disposed of it properly.