Hi Doug, It has been well documented that honey bees quickly learn to get the nectar from alfalfa without tripping the flower that is why other bees are used ...they don't learn or must get the pollen. blane ****************************************** Blane White State Apiary Inspector Minnesota Department of Agriculture 90 W Plato Blvd St Paul, MN 55107 http://www.mda.state.mn.us ph 612-296-0591 fax 612-296-7386 [log in to unmask] ********************************************