What animal will destroy a yellow jacket nest?

What animal will destroy a yellow jacket nest includes several mammals and birds that prey on yellow jackets and raid nests for protein rich larvae, despite risk of stings, with skunks and bears being most notable nest destroyers. Skunks are major predators that dig up underground yellow jacket nests at night, as they are nocturnal and have thick fur that provides some protection from stings, and they eat larvae and adults, often leaving dug up hole with papery nest remnants in morning. Bears, especially black bears, will rip open yellow jacket nests in ground and in trees to eat larvae and honeydew, as they have thick fur and can tolerate stings, and they are strong enough to destroy nests. Badgers also dig up nests for larvae. Raccoons will raid nests for larvae, though less commonly. Birds like honey buzzards and bee eaters eat yellow jackets and raid nests. Insects like praying mantises, dragonflies, and robber flies prey on yellow jacket workers but do not destroy nests. Some wasps like hornets prey on yellow jackets. For humans, professional pest control destroys nests safely with insecticidal dusts. If you find nest destroyed with dug up hole in yard, likely skunk or raccoon. While animals destroy nests naturally, yellow jacket nests near homes should be removed professionally, as DIY destruction provokes aggressive defense and multiple stings, and animals do not provide controlled removal.