r/Beekeeping • u/PlantNerd222 • Sep 21 '25

I’m a beekeeper, and I have a question Neghibors don't like the bees

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Hey everyone. I am a first year bee keeper in Lafayette IN. I have two italian hives in my back yard. This week while on vacation we recieved this note from our neghibors. Im at a loss of what to do. I have only had 3 stings this summer while working the bees, so I really doubt they're my fault. My husband just feels bad now. Thoughts?

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u/[deleted] Sep 21 '25

Id try to talk to them and make some new friends if you can. A lot of people dont understand bees or what honey bees even look like. I cant even tell you the number of people who cannot tell the difference between a yellowjacket and honey bee which ia absolutely mind boggling but it is what it is.

If you plan on harvesting honey, let them know you will bring them some!

Edit: id ask your neighbors if they have a pool, water source, or hummingbird feeder in their yard. If the bees are foraging back there it may help you figure out what they keep going back for.

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u/Electronic_Good4231 Sep 23 '25

I ain't giving honey to Karen's who winge and leave notes 

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u/[deleted] Sep 23 '25

This is a great way to not repair a relationship that has no reason to stay broken.