The thing is, however, that there’s more to this humble household item than meets the eye. It turns out that dryer sheets play a surprising role in pest control.
A Reddit thread brought attention to the problems mail carriers experience while delivering mail because of the nests wasps make inside mailboxes.
The practice of placing dryer sheets has gained traction in certain communities, particularly in regions where the presence of wasps and other insects is common. It turns out that the scent and chemicals present in dryer sheets serve as a natural deterrent for these pests and that is the reason why mail carriers have adopted this unconventional method as a proactive measure to minimize the likelihood of stings.