Huge southern yellowjacket nest part II 

Just my luck. But, it was not my first job. I have been doing this since I was 11. That means it has been 42 years now. It was just my first job as a subcontractor for that company.

This was and is the largest nest of Southern Yellow Jackets that I have ever run across. And I'm not ashamed to admit that it did scare me a little bit. I am very thankful, however, that I chose to put on the FULL suit instead of the half suit that I usually use on such hot days.

@@beewhisperersapiary9963 a ventilated, 3 layer suit?

Yes, it is a vented 3 layer suit. I was also wearing rubber waders that came up to my knees so as to not get torn up at the ankles.

I used Tempo dust. It works way better than Delta dust.

@@beewhisperersapiary9963 That’s not what I mean. I mean you’re introducing large amounts of pesticide which is dangerous to aquatic life in a place where aquatic life probably lives.

From what I read. It is not harmful to anything but insects. And moisture degrades it's efficacy so once it gets wet it neutralizes its effects rather quickly.

T.B. is right. The label states at the very beginning, “This pesticide is toxic to fish and other aquatic organisms. Do not apply directly to water, or to areas where surface water is present”. No wonder the other company contracted it out. I wouldn’t want to be responsible for that nest so close to the water either. Easier to contract it out than handle it right and charge the customer a ton

T.B. is right. The label states at the very beginning, “This pesticide is toxic to fish and other aquatic organisms. Do not apply directly to water, or to areas where surface water is present”. No wonder the other company contracted it out. I wouldn’t want to be responsible for that nest so close to the water either. Easier to contract it out than handle it right and charge the customer a ton

They are a major pain in the patucus. But, with the right gear, they are very manageable.

Well, for better or for worse, I am a one man operation. But, as far as "brass balls". Not sure if it's that or just too stupid to know better.

@@beewhisperersapiary9963 Most men or women wouldn't do this with bees. You make it look easy!

@@coffeehugger not sure about "making it look easy." My heart was pounding and I was a bit scared. The last big nest I ran across was 6 years ago and it was less than a 10th the size of this one.

I was not "taking chances " I was doing what I was hired to do with the proper gear and equipment to do it as safely as possible.