Bees in the yard...am I responsible?

[Denny Bernacki]

Tenant was stung by a bee or wasp in the yard and is requesting owner to treat the yard.  Our lease does not specifically address responsibility for yard bees.  As a renter I would simply grab some wasp spray....use it...and move on.  Is this something a landlord needs to (or should) entertain.  I have always assumed tenant responsibility for pest control unless otherwise specified.

[Dana Whicker]

@Denny Bernacki I say ask your tenant if they read the news. Tell them you would not do anything to harm bees. The bees that pollinate the world's food supply are delicate creatures. I'm not kidding. Of course I live in Florida so if someone complains about insects in the yard I just kinda chuckle anyway.