Bees on a 12th story balcony?

[cerezha]

Cool! I really like the idea of bees on the rooftops and balconies! As far as for neighbors, I understand the problem, but I think, everyone should have rights to do whichever s/he wanted as long as it does not create a disturbance to others. But it is impossible to predict what will happens, so, my approach would be to go ahead and do it and see if any complains later on. Of coarse, bees are living creatures and plan B is needed in case they need to be relocated. Some neighbors are always a problem (including myself - I have so many projects running) - mine has a parrot who made weird very loud noises 24/7. You could not believe how annoying it is! But, I am quiet because I afraid that if I would complain, he would complain about my bees... so we keep status quo - I have his parrot noises and he has my bees drinking from his jacuzzi... compromise! And, yes, my parrot-neighbor enjoyed my honey so much and wanted more... Sergey

[Aerindel]

But, I am quiet because I afraid that if I would complain, he would complain about my bees... so we keep status quo -

Now THIS is the right way to be a neighbor.

[Gord]

Eda

I have langs and TBH's at my place in town.
Get a top bar hive; the bees get less whipped up when you work them.

I have a TBH on my patio, and I spend hours watching them.
My top bar hives are 4 feet long and have a window.

DO NOT ask your neighbours.
Make sure you always have a jar of honey on hand in case they catch you.

[Charlie B]

I have 12 hives on a four story roof top in urban SF. So far no one knows they're there. Gord in right, DO NOT ASK YOUR NEIGHBORS!. Just do it!

[odfrank]

[QUOTE=Charlie B;848935]I have 12 hives on a four story roof top in urban SF. So far no one knows they're there. QUOTE]

Some of us know exactly where they are and have surrounded that hood with bait hives.

[julysun]

Put the hive inside and pipe the bees outside into an appropriately placed potted plant. To complaining neighbor say "You know, I have bees in my ******* plant also... I guess it is just the 'hood".

You could ask the management to let you put the hive on the roof, just like all the fancy hotels do!