I used to be a 'groundskeeper' during the summer for this old rich man. Every single week I would find a yellow jacket nest when mowing or bush hogging. If you destroy the nest during the day, they will find another area and make another colony. The best thing to do is get after them at night when they are all in the hive - then pour the gas or diesel to em
I have been stung so many times that it makes me pretty ill when i get stung by one now. Hate em hate em