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A dryer sheet.
At first glance, it seems completely out of place.
But there’s actually a practical reason why many homeowners and mail carriers place dryer sheets inside mailboxes during the summer months.
The explanation has everything to do with one of summer’s most unwelcome visitors: wasps.
The Summer Mailbox Problem
As temperatures rise, wasps and yellowjackets begin searching for safe places to build nests.
Unfortunately, mailboxes often provide the perfect environment.
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