Covering the Mailbox
If you’re wondering why bees tend to stick to mailboxes, it’s because they’re attracted to the color and smell. However, this can be a problem for postal carriers, who may refuse to deliver your mail if there’s a bee hive present. If this is an ongoing problem, try reaching out to your local beekeeper for help or look up some DIY methods online.
Fortunately, you can take a few easy steps to keep bees and other stinging insects from making your mailbox their home. Start by keeping the lawn near your box short. Then, get rid of any dandelions, clover, and other flowering plants that might attract bees with their pollen.