My neighbor's have a beehive in their front yard!!!Help!!!?

Question

I've called every government agency, homeowner's association, and beekeeper. They all tell me that there is nothing they can do unless someone is stung. It must be 500 bees minimum in a tree next to the curve where my mailbox is located? I'm afraid I will be stung or someone in my household might be as well as that fact that my husband is dangerously allergic to insect stings. My other concern is that they are spreading to my neighbors house from the tree and I am afraid they will come into my yard to nest. The beekeeper says there is nothing I can do to prevent them from coming into my yard. I'm thinking of calling the local news. The first thing, I did when I noticed them that I rang my neighbor's door bell twice and waited 2 minutes for them to answer and they were home!!! They refused 2 answer so I am not trying to work with them because that was a dangerous move to make for me because the bees are close 2 their door. If it spreads to my lot can I sue 4 the beekeepers bill

I live in the Gilbert area.

In Arizona....

Answer 1

what kind of beehive? honeybee hive or an actual paper nest that was built?

If it is a nest, quit freaking out. First off, they only attack when feeling threatened, and will only feel threatened if you get too close to the nest (they are probably european paper wasps or bold-faced hornets). Too close is usually 5-10feet unless you are making a huge racket to upset them. Most of the time, paper nest building wasps abandon them after a year or less anyway and move elsewhere.

If it is THAT bad, write them a letter asking if you can dispose of the nest yourself. Shoot it with some hornet spray.

If that nest is more than 20-30 feet from your own door, you shouldnt be worrying at all. They are bees, not murderers. They will not hunt you or your husband.

They may indeed build new nests nearby, but all you have to do is notice them early. Even if you dont, just shoot them with some spray if you must.

Answer 2

Just because they won't answer the door while they are home (there are many reasons why they might not be able to, shower etc) does not excuse your need to attempt to resolve the issue. I always encourage people to handle stuff like this in writing anyway. Write him a letter.

"If it spreads to my lot can I sue 4 the beekeepers?" Sure. You might not win, depends on the laws in your area.

Answer 3

You can't sue a bee for flying in your yard. LOL.
Get a can of bug killer and spray them.

Answer 4

once someone is stung, not only will someone do something, but you get to sue your neighbor with proof youve been trying to do something about this for a long time!