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BEEKEEPING LEARNING CENTER => GENERAL BEEKEEPING - MAIN POSTING FORUM. => Topic started by: Orlando on April 06, 2013, 04:42:32 pm

Title: Pollination services
Post by: Orlando on April 06, 2013, 04:42:32 pm

Im wondering what pollination.services would typically go for. Is there a small market available to the backyard beekeeper and where would you begin with pricing?

Title: Re: Pollination services
Post by: hardwood on April 06, 2013, 04:59:50 pm

If you have enough bees to pollinate commercial crops (even small farms) pricing runs anywhere from $35-$200 per hive depending on the crop. Here in FL most pollination goes for $45-$65. If a home owner just wants a hive or two to pollinate his fruit trees or garden you'd have to work out what it is worth to you.

Scott

Title: Re: Pollination services
Post by: buzzbee on April 06, 2013, 07:08:35 pm

Scott,
when pollinating mono crops like melons or cucumbers and such, does your hives backfill with pollen? I know it happens around here on pumpkins.