You might try an insecticidal, Sevin 5% Dust. You cannot apply it during the day as Yellow Jackets are out and about but if you apply it at night you are assured of getting them all. Do not put a flashlight on the nest when you apply it either, the Yellow Jackets will come out because they are attracted to the light. 
 
If you still see activity the next day you can reapply again at night. This method is less expensive than calling a professional and will prevent damage to to your building. 
 
Good Luck,
Becca Hiller
UW-Green Bay
Social Change and Developement Student

________________________________

From: Museum discussion list on behalf of Courtney Hybarger
Sent: Wed 8/25/2004 12:01 PM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Yellow Jackets


Hi Everyone,
I have a rather strange question.  Our site consists of a visitors center and museum and 3 historic buildings.  Visitors are offered guided tours of these buildings and are free to wander the grounds.  Yesterday the director and I found a yellow jacket hive close to the main building.  The problem is that the underground nest is very close to the foundation of the building.  There is no spray designed for yellow jackets and the trap we bought does not seem to be working.  Both staff and visitors have been stung in the past two days.  Because the nest is practically on the house drastic methods such as using gasoline are not possible.  Any one have a suggestion?
 
Courtney Hybarger
Historic Site Assistant
James K. Polk Memorial
PO Box 475
Pineville, NC  28134
(704) 889-7145 phone
(704) 889-3057 fax
[log in to unmask]
 
* This message does not necessarily represent the policy of the Department of Cultural Resources.  E-mail to and from me, in connection with the transaction of public business, is subject to the North Carolina Public Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties.
========================================================= Important Subscriber Information: 

The Museum-L FAQ file is located at http://www.finalchapter.com/museum-l-faq/ . You may obtain detailed information about the listserv commands by sending a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "help" (without the quotes). 

If you decide to leave Museum-L, please send a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "Signoff Museum-L" (without the quotes). 

=========================================================
Important Subscriber Information:

The Museum-L FAQ file is located at http://www.finalchapter.com/museum-l-faq/ . You may obtain detailed information about the listserv commands by sending a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "help" (without the quotes).

If you decide to leave Museum-L, please send a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "Signoff Museum-L" (without the quotes).