| 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. |
