NpB (Arizona)
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Does an HOA have a responsibility to eradicate wasps in a pool area? There are no observable nests/hives.
This is NOT a hypothetical situation.
This is NOT a hypothetical situation.
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MelissaP1 (Alabama)
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The HOA is you and your neighbors... So what do you think? A responsibility or just a courtesy to make sure people are safe? Get a spray can and spray.
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GeorgeS21 (Florida)
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Dunno.
You post often, what do you think?
You post often, what do you think?
MarkW18
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Posted By NpB on 05/27/2020 5:52 PM
Does an HOA have a responsibility to eradicate wasps in a pool area? There are no observable nests/hives.
This is NOT a hypothetical situation.
Does an HOA have a responsibility to eradicate wasps in a pool area? There are no observable nests/hives.
This is NOT a hypothetical situation.
WHAT DO YOU THINK?
NpB (Arizona)
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Posted By GeorgeS21 on 05/27/2020 8:06 PM
Dunno.
You post often, what do you think?
Dunno.
You post often, what do you think?
What do you think GeorgeS21?
NpB (Arizona)
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Posted By MarkW18 on 05/27/2020 8:59 PM
Posted By NpB on 05/27/2020 5:52 PM
Does an HOA have a responsibility to eradicate wasps in a pool area? There are no observable nests/hives.
This is NOT a hypothetical situation.
Does an HOA have a responsibility to eradicate wasps in a pool area? There are no observable nests/hives.
This is NOT a hypothetical situation.
WHAT DO YOU THINK?
What do you think?
TimB4 (Tennessee)
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Posts: 21,059
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I believe they would have the responsibility to mitigate hives.
Otherwise wasps, bees, etc. seem to be part of pools (at least in my experience).
Otherwise wasps, bees, etc. seem to be part of pools (at least in my experience).
JohnC46 (South Carolina)
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Posted By TimB4 on 05/28/2020 4:00 AM
I believe they would have the responsibility to mitigate hives.
Otherwise wasps, bees, etc. seem to be part of pools (at least in my experience).
I believe they would have the responsibility to mitigate hives.
Otherwise wasps, bees, etc. seem to be part of pools (at least in my experience).
I agree.
NpB (Arizona)
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Posted By TimB4 on 05/28/2020 4:00 AM
I believe they would have the responsibility to mitigate hives.
Otherwise wasps, bees, etc. seem to be part of pools (at least in my experience).
I believe they would have the responsibility to mitigate hives.
Otherwise wasps, bees, etc. seem to be part of pools (at least in my experience).
I read that wasps are attracted to water. Obviously not cost effective to remove pool.
SheliaH (Indiana)
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You didn't say if you asked the property manager or the board about this at all, which is where most people start (or maybe it's just me). For all you know, they ARE aware of the problem and are working on it. Before you start asking if the HOA has a responsibility to do this or that, check your documents first and then ask them - could save you time.
As for wasps being attracted to water, this article says they're attracted to any type of liquid (especially sweetened ones). Why not read it and bring it to the board to suggest ways it could be addressed.
https://www.abchomeandcommercial.com/blog/what-attracts-wasps/
As for wasps being attracted to water, this article says they're attracted to any type of liquid (especially sweetened ones). Why not read it and bring it to the board to suggest ways it could be addressed.
https://www.abchomeandcommercial.com/blog/what-attracts-wasps/
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NpB (Arizona)
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Posted By SheliaH on 05/28/2020 12:00 PM
You didn't say if you asked the property manager or the board about this at all, which is where most people start (or maybe it's just me). For all you know, they ARE aware of the problem and are working on it. Before you start asking if the HOA has a responsibility to do this or that, check your documents first and then ask them - could save you time.
As for wasps being attracted to water, this article says they're attracted to any type of liquid (especially sweetened ones). Why not read it and bring it to the board to suggest ways it could be addressed.
https://www.abchomeandcommercial.com/blog/what-attracts-wasps/
You didn't say if you asked the property manager or the board about this at all, which is where most people start (or maybe it's just me). For all you know, they ARE aware of the problem and are working on it. Before you start asking if the HOA has a responsibility to do this or that, check your documents first and then ask them - could save you time.
As for wasps being attracted to water, this article says they're attracted to any type of liquid (especially sweetened ones). Why not read it and bring it to the board to suggest ways it could be addressed.
https://www.abchomeandcommercial.com/blog/what-attracts-wasps/
CC&Rs don't give any guidance on this topic, unfortunately.
MelissaP1 (Alabama)
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How about common sense?
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ND (PA)
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Posted By NpB on 05/28/2020 8:39 PM
Posted By SheliaH on 05/28/2020 12:00 PM
You didn't say if you asked the property manager or the board about this at all, which is where most people start (or maybe it's just me). For all you know, they ARE aware of the problem and are working on it. Before you start asking if the HOA has a responsibility to do this or that, check your documents first and then ask them - could save you time.
As for wasps being attracted to water, this article says they're attracted to any type of liquid (especially sweetened ones). Why not read it and bring it to the board to suggest ways it could be addressed.
https://www.abchomeandcommercial.com/blog/what-attracts-wasps/
You didn't say if you asked the property manager or the board about this at all, which is where most people start (or maybe it's just me). For all you know, they ARE aware of the problem and are working on it. Before you start asking if the HOA has a responsibility to do this or that, check your documents first and then ask them - could save you time.
As for wasps being attracted to water, this article says they're attracted to any type of liquid (especially sweetened ones). Why not read it and bring it to the board to suggest ways it could be addressed.
https://www.abchomeandcommercial.com/blog/what-attracts-wasps/
CC&Rs don't give any guidance on this topic, unfortunately.
There's your answer. If nothing in CC&Rs that says HOA is responsible for wasp extermination/eradication (or similar), then HOA is not responsible.
That said . . . assuming the documents have typical language that permits the Board some leniency to do things it determines are in the best interest of the HOA, then I could certainly see the Board deciding it is beneficial to eradicate known or found hives/nests in areas frequented by owners (pool, playground, pergola, gazebo, etc.) for the safety, health, and welfare of all.
NpB (Arizona)
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Posted By ND on 05/28/2020 9:40 PM
CC&Rs don't give any guidance on this topic, unfortunately.
Posted By NpB on 05/28/2020 8:39 PM
Posted By SheliaH on 05/28/2020 12:00 PM
You didn't say if you asked the property manager or the board about this at all, which is where most people start (or maybe it's just me). For all you know, they ARE aware of the problem and are working on it. Before you start asking if the HOA has a responsibility to do this or that, check your documents first and then ask them - could save you time.
As for wasps being attracted to water, this article says they're attracted to any type of liquid (especially sweetened ones). Why not read it and bring it to the board to suggest ways it could be addressed.
https://www.abchomeandcommercial.com/blog/what-attracts-wasps/
You didn't say if you asked the property manager or the board about this at all, which is where most people start (or maybe it's just me). For all you know, they ARE aware of the problem and are working on it. Before you start asking if the HOA has a responsibility to do this or that, check your documents first and then ask them - could save you time.
As for wasps being attracted to water, this article says they're attracted to any type of liquid (especially sweetened ones). Why not read it and bring it to the board to suggest ways it could be addressed.
https://www.abchomeandcommercial.com/blog/what-attracts-wasps/
CC&Rs don't give any guidance on this topic, unfortunately.
There's your answer. If nothing in CC&Rs that says HOA is responsible for wasp extermination/eradication (or similar), then HOA is not responsible.
That said . . . assuming the documents have typical language that permits the Board some leniency to do things it determines are in the best interest of the HOA, then I could certainly see the Board deciding it is beneficial to eradicate known or found hives/nests in areas frequented by owners (pool, playground, pergola, gazebo, etc.) for the safety, health, and welfare of all.
So if no hives or nests are seen, then I assume it would be a waste of $ to hire a pest control service to spray?
MelissaP1 (Alabama)
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You can't buy a can of wasp killer at the store? It's not over complicated. You would only need a professional to remove it if it's an actual serious issue. We are talking like a huge nest imbedded in the walls or something like that. Otherwise, buy a can of Raid and spray away. That's what I did and do.
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