Possibly, but the bees Want to store honey.If you don't put extra honey supers on, the bees will swarm because the hive will be too crowded, which is nature's way of making increase. If you're not interested in honey or comb, maybe you can find someone who is looking for a place to put a hive or two and you would both be happy.

A lot depends on whether you are willing to, or will enjoy, working with the bees. Most of us have an attraction, or an affinity for the bees themselves first, then for the honey they provide us. Many of us, myself included, are not commercial beekeepers, but do this as a hobby.

Our bees are like pets that happen to provide a useful product. But, like any pet they need housing, care, feeding, health checkups, etc.

You have to be willing to continue to give of yourself in time, effort, and money. Most people will not do that without the hope or promise of honey. But some do. You can keep a hive just for pollination. Some companies sell starter kits design for garden pollination.

Yes, they may swarm, but so what. You've just provided for the start of another colony. Most of us avoid swarms to increase honey production, but in your case that is secondary.

Go to your library and read a book on beekeeping. You may find yourself hooked. Otherwise I agree with Tony, ask a local beekeeper to place hives on your property. You get the benefit of pollination without the hastle of caring for the bees. Don'y just get bees and expect them to fend for themselves. It won't work.

""Go to your library and read a book on beekeeping. You may find yourself hooked. Otherwise I agree with Tony, ask a local beekeeper to place hives on your property. You get the benefit of pollination without the hastle of caring for the bees. Don'y just get bees and expect them to fend for themselves. It won't work.""

Look for a local "Beekeeping Club", attend some meetings, there you can find a local beekeeper to put a hive at your place or "get hooked" like most of us have!!

Maybe you should look into orchard bees instead.

Annette

Here is a link that might be useful: orchard bees