During summer, wasps and yellowjackets often build nests inside mailboxes, attracted by the shelter and protection they provide. These hidden nests can put mail carriers at risk of painful stings when they reach inside to deliver letters. A simple preventative trick some people use is placing a strongly scented dryer sheet inside the mailbox to discourage wasps from nesting. If you spot a dryer sheet in your mailbox, leave it there—but remember, it won’t remove an existing nest, which should be handled safely by a professional..READ MORE BELOW
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