A suburban beekeeper has been asked by their new neighbors to remove their bees due to their son’s severe allergy to bee stings. Despite the legality of beekeeping, the neighbors have expressed their discontent and even attempted to outlaw beekeeping in their town. The beekeeper, who has spent thousands on their hobby, is hesitant to comply and has taken measures to ensure the safety of their bees.
However, the question remains – is the beekeeper in the wrong for wanting to keep their bees? Let’s find out what happened in this situation .
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Neighbor considers surveillance to monitor bee activity

Redditors support OP receiving death threats over beekeeping controversy

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Neighbors demand beekeeper get rid of bees despite legality
In this story , a beekeeper has been asked to remove their four legally registered hives from their suburban backyard after new neighbors discovered their son is highly allergic to bee stings. The beekeeper has followed all state and local laws and has invested thousands of dollars into their setup. After legal advice, the beekeeper has decided to keep their bees but will reach out to their neighbors with suggestions to keep their son safe.
The conflict highlights the tensions that can arise between personal hobbies and the safety of others. The next section will explore the comments and reactions on Reddit to this debate.
Neighbors ask beekeeper to remove bees, but keeping them is legal. Commenters agree it wasn’t unreasonable to ask but wrong to try and legislate against the hobby. Bees are important for the ecosystem and coexisting is possible.

Beekeeping neighbor deemed NAH, but online complaints are ESH

Neighbors express empathy but suggest ways to avoid bee stings

Keeping bees in suburban areas – NAH, but consider rehoming bees
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Former beekeeper defends bees, but acknowledges potential for more bees and aggression.

Beekeeper’s neighbor is highly allergic. Uncle’s solution: hive donations.

Protect the bees and yourself with cameras

Beekeeper defends hobby while raising awareness to beekeepers’ responsibility

Neighbor demands beekeeper get rid of bees, citing child’s allergy.

Beekeeping hobby puts neighbor’s kid at risk of death. YTA.

Beekeeper not responsible for child’s bee sting, NTA

Legal beekeeping creates complicated neighborly concern

Beekeeper called out for risking neighbor’s life with bees

Neighbor accuses beekeeper of prioritizing hobby over child’s safety ❌

Legal beekeeping, but potential trouble with neighborhood laws ⚖️
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Former beekeeper agrees with neighbors’ demand to remove bees

Beekeeping hobby may not be worth risking a child’s life ❤️

Beekeeping hobby vs child’s life, tough decision for OP

Commenter calls out OP for endangering neighbor’s son with bees

NTA. Disclosing beekeeping should be required for allergy-prone homebuyers

Neighbors concerned about increased risk of bee hive proximity

Neighbor’s allergy doesn’t justify forcing beekeeper out

Beekeeping neighbor called out for being selfish and dangerous

New neighbor discovers beekeepers next door, contemplates own hive

Protecting the bees or the beekeeper?

Son of a beekeeper explains dangers of keeping bees as neighbors.

Suggests amicable solution for beekeeper’s neighborly dispute

Beekeeper’s hobby vs community wellbeing – who’s the a**hole?

Protect your bees and your property with security cameras

Beekeeping family explains why bees only sting as last resort

A compassionate suggestion to find a new home for the bees

Neighbors demand beekeeper get rid of bees despite legality. Redditors debate if they’re the a**holes.

Beekeeping neighbor under fire for endangering allergic child

Beekeeping vs child safety – NAH & understandable concerns

Neighbors demand beekeeper remove bees despite legality and child’s allergy.

Beekeeping vs. child safety: A controversial stance.

Beekeeping is harmless, neighbors should have done their research

Beekeeper has a right to enjoy his hobby, but concerns arise

Beekeeping dilemma: NTA believes neighbors are overreacting

Empathetic neighbor understands beekeeper’s situation
