Laws On Backyard Beekeeping

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If you have a big backyard, friendly neighbors, no lawns near the place to put the bees.

To do this you will need to find out if it is legal to keep bees in your residential area.

Bees and Your Neighbors and The Law

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Generally where you can run into complications with beekeeping being illegal in your backyard will be at the County Law level.

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If the problem continues the neighbor is problematic, and will most likely escalate the situation. 

Bees On Neighbors Flowers – Possessive Neighbor

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Bees On Neighbors Flowers – Neighbor Stung

If the problem persists, consider that this is a problem person and the situation will escalate. Keep bees elsewhere.

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Bees Go On A Rampage

Angry bees will sting dogs, children, adults, livestock, chickens, pet birds, and almost anything else they find offensive.

If you cannot keep bees in a place where they are at least 80 yards away from neighbors, secured from kids, and not in the line of sight of a lawn.

Bees Go On A Rampage

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ADVICE

If you have a big backyard, friendly neighbors, no lawns near the place to put the bees, and all your animals and kids can get away from the hives if they get angry, you can keep bees. This will also depend on your local laws and bylaws.

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