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USPS to Ashburn Residents: Check Your Mailbox for Bees
The U.S. Postal Service wants Ashburn residents to ensure their mailboxes and the areas surrounding them are bee and wasp-free.
The U.S. Postal Service is urging Ashburn residents to check their mailboxes and surrounding areas for beehives and nests.
“Bees, wasps, hornets or yellow jackets pose a real threat to anyone who approaches a mailbox,” said Ashburn Postmaster Chuck Gilliam in a statement. “That includes both mail carrier and customer.”
Gilliam recommends inspecting mailboxes and surrounding areas for proper maintenance, including:
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Replacing loose hinges on mailbox doorsRepainting rusted or peeling mailboxes Remounting mailbox posts if loosenedReplacing or adding house numbers
In the event swarming bees, beehives or nests are found around the mailbox, customers are urged to consult a professional bee removal service.
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