Yellow jackets are tiny demons

[HomeBrewerDude]

Originally posted by: SearchMaster
I am in a constant battle with yellow jackets on my property. The first year I lived here, I ran over an underground nest with my mower and got stung on both ankles - swelled up like freaking balloons. 2 or 3 years ago, they built a huge nest under my pear tree, which really sucked because they were constantly on the ground munching on the fallen fruits. Got stung 5 times getting that nest wiped out.

Now, I'm running the brush trimmer in the forest, trying to clear the jungle that has overtaken what used to be a nice area. I'm making really good progress, then I feel a sting on my left calf. So I ran back out to the path about 50 yds away, looking toward the trimmer wondering how I'm going to retrieve it back out (it's a large mower-type trimmer, not a weedeater). Then I feel a sting on my right calf. Decided to retreat back home.

Now I have to wage yet another battle with the little bastards. I'm gonig to try to get my trimmer back without wiping out their nest because, after all, it IS their home. But I want my forest cleared and I want my trimmer back.

I hate yellow jackets.

You don't have tourets syndrome do you?

 

[mwtgg]

Originally posted by: SearchMaster
I am in a constant battle with yellow jackets on my property. The first year I lived here, I ran over an underground nest with my mower and got stung on both ankles - swelled up like freaking balloons. 2 or 3 years ago, they built a huge nest under my pear tree, which really sucked because they were constantly on the ground munching on the fallen fruits. Got stung 5 times getting that nest wiped out.

Now, I'm running the brush trimmer in the forest, trying to clear the jungle that has overtaken what used to be a nice area. I'm making really good progress, then I feel a sting on my left calf. So I ran back out to the path about 50 yds away, looking toward the trimmer wondering how I'm going to retrieve it back out (it's a large mower-type trimmer, not a weedeater). Then I feel a sting on my right calf. Decided to retreat back home.

Now I have to wage yet another battle with the little bastards. I'm gonig to try to get my trimmer back without wiping out their nest because, after all, it IS their home. But I want my forest cleared and I want my trimmer back.

I hate yellow jackets.

Napalm your property.

 

[Nitemare]

Originally posted by: mwtgg

Originally posted by: SearchMaster
I am in a constant battle with yellow jackets on my property. The first year I lived here, I ran over an underground nest with my mower and got stung on both ankles - swelled up like freaking balloons. 2 or 3 years ago, they built a huge nest under my pear tree, which really sucked because they were constantly on the ground munching on the fallen fruits. Got stung 5 times getting that nest wiped out.

Now, I'm running the brush trimmer in the forest, trying to clear the jungle that has overtaken what used to be a nice area. I'm making really good progress, then I feel a sting on my left calf. So I ran back out to the path about 50 yds away, looking toward the trimmer wondering how I'm going to retrieve it back out (it's a large mower-type trimmer, not a weedeater). Then I feel a sting on my right calf. Decided to retreat back home.

Now I have to wage yet another battle with the little bastards. I'm gonig to try to get my trimmer back without wiping out their nest because, after all, it IS their home. But I want my forest cleared and I want my trimmer back.

I hate yellow jackets.

Napalm your property.

Yup, napalm is your friend

 

[Juno]

Originally posted by: adambooth
I remember the last time I was stung by these little suckers. It was when I was about 9 or 10 years old. We were hiking in a state park, and I guess I unknowingly rattled their nest or something, and all of them attacked me. By the end of the traumatizing ordeal, I was left with 49 bee stings, and I remember laying in a creek wishing the pain would go away. I hate yellowjackets.

49 stings and you survived...damn!! :Q

 

[revnja]

Yeah, I was fine, it just hurt like hell and I was scared of any winged insect for a few months afterwards, hahaha

 

[Savarak]

Originally posted by: EyeMWing
We've devised a totally badass way of killing them.

They like sugary drinks. Go buy a few 2liter bottles of soda. Drink 3/4 of them. Put the cap on, punch convenient, bee-sized holes in the side. They fill find their way in in DROVES, get a drink, and be too f'ing stupid to get out again (they'll try to fly straight up, which the lid will prevent) and... Well, drown in sugary hell. If you use coca cola, they will actually mostly dissolve, too. After a few days, you can delight as you pour out a cola and hornet slurry onto your lawn.

I would LOVE to see pictures of this!!!

 

[Baked]

Flamethrower - On

I hate flying insects. I use a can of RAID + Zippo when I see them. Flip Zippo on, spray RAID at the damn flying fvkers.

 

[Smackem]

wear long sleeve shirt and jeans.