After going to Asheville today or a few medical tests, I returned home in the late afternoon. Looking into the mailbox at the bottom of the bill, I discovered a swarm of ants. There were hundreds. I was concerned about my letter carrier getting them on her. I also did not want them on my mail or in my car during the drive up the mountain to my home.
I returned some ten minutes later with bug spray. Hosing down the interior and exterior of the mailbox, I left a note for the carrier.
PLEASE DO NOT PUT MAIL INSIDE. I SPRAYED FOR ANTS.
I made a call to the post office and informed her of this. She greatly appreciated the call. Tomorrow morning, before the farmer's market, I will return to the mailbox with lots of hot water. The plan is to remove the dead ants flushing them with water. Then dry it. I may need another trip to buy ant spray.
Here is hoping.
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