Marcia: Don't give up so easily. Think of it this way, you may be helping restore some of the native population. Myself, I like having a couple of hives. If I get honey fine, if I don't that's fine too. I just like having the little critters around. Besides, if you give it up, you will miss out on the daily BEE-L conversations. Hang in there! Al Needham Hobbyist Scituate, MA,USA