Residents in Illinois, Iowa, and Wisconsin are being warned about a peculiar but important mailbox practice: if you find a dryer sheet inside, leave it there.
Postal workers in these states have been placing dryer sheets in mailboxes as a simple yet effective way to keep wasps and yellow jackets at bay.
The scent of the dryer sheets deters these pests, which are notorious for building nests inside mailboxes, especially during the warmer months.
Removing the dryer sheets can make mailboxes vulnerable to wasp infestations, posing a risk to both postal workers and homeowners.
Wasps and yellow jackets are aggressive and can sting multiple times, making it crucial to keep them out of areas where they might encounter people.
This practice has gained popularity as it’s a non-toxic, low-cost solution to a potentially dangerous problem.
For more insights into this mailbox hack, check out 1440 WROK’s report .
So, if you spot a dryer sheet in your mailbox, resist the urge to toss it out—it’s there to protect you and your mail carrier.
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