They are:
- Warm
- Dry
- Sheltered from wind and rain
- Quiet and undisturbed
To a wasp, an empty mailbox can seem like prime real estate.
The problem becomes obvious once a nest is established.
A homeowner reaching for their mail—or a postal worker making deliveries—can accidentally disturb the insects and trigger defensive behavior.
For mail carriers who open hundreds of mailboxes every day, even a single hidden nest can create a painful and potentially dangerous situation.
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