Any homeowner who has ever experienced a yellow jacket nest in their yard can tell about the difficulty in attempting to remove them - they are very territorial, incredibly tough to kill and their sting can be very painful. The issues surrounding a yellow jacket nest are amplified considerably when applied to children and pets, who can be at greater risk simply because of their inquisitive nature. The oldest and best known remedy to remove a yellow jacket nest is to simply pour gasoline down the nest hole and set it afire.