My peaceful backyard recently became dangerous thanks to a yellow jacket nest inside the soil in one of my container plants. These aggressive stinging wasps build nests that can be completely ...

Has your property been invaded by winged pests? Learn how to get rid of yellow jackets using natural remedies, DIY traps, and proven pest-control methods.

Credit: Nick Ta / Flickr / CC BY-SA 2.0 If you've ever been chased off your patio with a plate or a glass of iced tea in hand, you already know yellow jackets aren't your average backyard visitors.

The first time I pushed my lawnmower over a yellow jacket nest was early this month. Three stings. The second time, I artfully avoided the nest I knew about, then rumbled over another in a different ...