Keep Wasps Out of Your Mailbox This Summer
\nSummertime brings sunshine, warm weather, and flowers in full bloom. But it also brings a swarm of insects. Living on a small farm, I\u2019ve noticed more bees, mosquitoes, and flies than ever before. Wasps, in particular, are the ones I avoid\u2014they sting, and I\u2019m mildly allergic. Mail carriers share the same concern when delivering mail.<\/p>\n
Why Wasps Love Mailboxes<\/p>\n
According to a Reddit post by a mail carrier, wasps\u2014especially yellowjackets\u2014often make nests inside mailboxes. During hot days and chilly evenings, the mailbox offers a safe, protected, and cozy home for these stinging insects.<\/p>\n
A Hidden Danger for Mail Carriers
\nThe same mail carrier explained that multiple wasps often lurk at the back of a mailbox, out of sight. When the carrier reaches inside to deliver mail, the wasps become agitated and sting. This carrier reported being stung ten times over a single summer. Clearly, mailboxes can become a surprising hazard.<\/p>\n
A Simple Trick to Keep Wasps Away
\nSo, what can you do to prevent this? Mail carriers have discovered that wasps dislike the scent of dryer sheets. Placing a scented dryer sheet at the back of your mailbox can discourage wasps from nesting there.<\/p>\n
If you spot a dryer sheet in your mailbox, leave it in place! It works best as a preventative measure\u2014an existing nest may not be deterred. Keep the sheet fragrant, and replace it once the scent fades.<\/p>\n
By taking this simple step, we can help protect our hardworking mail carriers\u2014and avoid some painful stings this summer<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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