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1 of 3 Premium Clicks used this month SUBSCRIBE Print + Online Subscriber Activation | Register x Forgot Password | Need an Account? e-edition | subscribe | newsletter | deals Classifieds Jobs Autos Real Estate FEATURED » NEWS NOW Jackson County names new community justice director ... New Oregon wildfires lead to evacuation notices in 2 places ... Owner of dogs that mauled terrier wants speedy trial; dogs still held ... Jackson County names new community justice director ... New Oregon wildfires lead to evacuation notices in 2 places ... Owner of dogs that mauled terrier wants speedy trial; dogs still held ... SINCE YOU ASKED Since You Asked: Destroying nests key to yellow jacket control Comment MailTribune.com Writer Posted Aug. 17, 2016 at 12:01 AM Posted Aug. 17, 2016 at 12:01 AM » Social News I have a lovely outdoor dining area that is never used thanks to yellow jackets and meat bees appearing instantly with the arrival of food. Placing attractants and traps just outside the area takes care of dozens, but our food is so much more alluring. Can you find out how restaurants with outdoor seating manage? — Anonymous, Jacksonville Tackling the nests of yellow jackets is key to keeping the pesky and potentially dangerous insects away from diners, according to staff at The Breadboard Restaurant in Ashland, which has outdoor seating. Whenever they see yellow jackets congregating, indicating the presence of a nest, they take action against the nests. According to the pest control company Orkin, yellow jackets are scavengers that eat meat, fish and sugary substances. They build aerial nests in bushes, trees or on buildings, and they are often ground-nesters, so their colonies can be found in sidewalk cracks, around railroad ties, at the base of trees and under porches or steps, according to Orkin. Insecticides can be used against nests. However, because yellow jackets are pollinators of plants and predators of many damaging insects, their nests should be treated only when they pose a stinging threat to people or pets, according to Orkin. Other tips from Orkin include keeping trash cans closed, gathering up fallen fruit and using traps that contain attractants. Send questions to “Since You Asked,” Mail Tribune Newsroom, P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501; by fax to 541-776-4376; or by email to [email protected] . To see a collection of columns, go to mailtribune.com/youasked . We’re sorry, but the volume of questions received prevents us from answering all of them. MailTribune.com Writer Posted Aug. 17, 2016 at 12:01 AM » Comment or view comments Reader Reaction » STAY INFORMED Email NewsLetter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Southern Oregon Directory Featured Businesses Loading... Business Name address Location, ST | website.com Find Southern Oregon Attractions Bars Restaurants Beauty Salons Entertainment Doctors Medical Specialists Contractors Education Lawn Services Lawyers Shopping Travel Tanning Used Cars Wedding Services ▼ Add your business here + Events Calendar Connect with MailTribune.com Facebook Twitter RSS Back to top Reader Services Reader Services Home Subscriptions Subscriber controls Contact us Submissions Photos Events Letters to the editor Corrections Announcements Obituaries Story ideas Since you asked Alerts Email Alerts RSS Feeds Text Alerts Advertise Media Kit Home Products and services Ad rates Advertising contacts Propel Marketing Mail Tribune Daily Tidings The Nickel Shop Our Valley Blogs Mobile Site Stay Informed Email newsletter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Your privacy is important, read our privacy policy. © Copyright 2016 Local Media Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Local Media Group Publications Original content available for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons license, except where noted. MailTribune.com | P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501