>         Set up an empty hive body for a while and then when nothing bad
> happens they'll feel better, move the bees in. If something bad happens,
> show them that it's empty and that it's not your fault, nature happens.
>         Or on a less underhanded note, find out what the ordinaces are.
> If you're ok, then go for it. If there is a problem, make your neighbor
> PROVE it's YOUR bees. Just because a brown dog bites my kid, doesn't mean
> the elimination of ALL dogs in the neighborhood.
 
I love your idea of placing the empty hive.  With many neighbors it is
almost guaranteed that the empty hive will cause bee problems. :)
 
If someone is stung and wonder if it could be one of my girls, I always
ask them to check for my brand under the left wing.  I live in a rural
area with lots of cattle and they all appreciate the brand idea.
> >
 
 
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