Summertime is finally here, and that means sunshine, warm weather, flowers in full bloom, and of course, insects. We live on a small farm, and I’ve never experienced so many bees, mosquitoes, and flies in my life. Wasps are the ones I really try to stay away from as I’m mildly allergic. You can bet your friendly neighborhood mail carrier is also trying their best to stay away from stinging insects.
source: PerfectBee
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Why Wasps Love Mailboxes
A mail carrier made a post on Reddit explaining how wasps (and especially yellowjackets) love to make nests inside of mailboxes. While the temperatures are hot during the day, evenings can still get quite chilly. The inside of your mailbox provides a safe, protected, and cozy home for wasps of all kinds.
source: Going Forward Blog
A Hidden Danger for Mail Carriers
The mail carrier went on to explain that oftentimes,