STOCKBRIDGE, MASS. -- It's beaver bedlam in the Berkshires. At least that's how some describe a rather damming development.

"I would not want to show my house for sale in April, unless someone likes boating," said Kay Konove of Stockbridge.

It's a problem that's prompting some swift action.

"There's a large population of beavers here that have built dams. That's conducive to their habitat and they like it here. They've built a lot of dams that are now encroaching on homeowners' backyards," said Stockbridge Selectman Deborah McMenamy.

As the water level rises, so does the frustration. Flooded yards lead to a flood of complaints. And even though beavers are protected by law, some want to take matters into their own hands.

"That's not acceptable. I mean, you just can't do that. And you can't trap beaver either," said Conservation Commission member George Shippey.

You can sign a petition, though. And that's what about 20 people did to prompt some action. Otherwise, they fear the loss of property values, or even their homes.

"There will be more water. It will just fill in where the low spots are and also where it can't drain," said Konove.

Another big issue here isn't just the flooding levels that inch closer to the homes. The dams are also effecting the livestock. And according to many residents, areas like these become mosquito breeding grounds in the warm weather months.

"The danger now comes from the water that's on the property. That will freeze. And that, for the horses, is a real problem," said Konove.

It's humans versus beavers, but who will win? The town is meeting soon to discuss it.

"My personal opinion is that the rights of homeowners supersedes the rights of beavers," said Deborah McMenamy.

Causing trouble in the neighborhood. Leave it to beaver.