Yellow Jackets

Question:
I still have a problem with yellow jackets around my roof, are they trying to come in for the wintertime? We are also having a problem with Woodpeckers in the same area.

Answer:
I've received questions similar to this from all around New England. There seems to be an abundance of wasps surviving late into the fall this year. This is not an an uncommon occurrence. They will all soon be gone when we get a frost.
They will die off and leave only a fertilized Queen to start the process all over again next Spring. She will hide out somewhere and won't be a problem. It's unnecessary to knock down the nests (it can be risky and quite dangerous)
The nests will decay and will not be used again anyway. However, I have seen different types of wasps build nest inside old nests. So don't assume there is nothing in there next year. It might be occupied by a different wasp species.
The Woodpeckers you are having a problem with are possibly looking for Carpenter Bees or other woodborers. Now is the time to get it checked out. There is a non-lethal treatment available to get rid of wood-peckers.