Monie most citrus areas are large scale monoculture and will not support bees more than about 2 weeks out of the year. In California you must move the bees many times during the year to provide decent pasture. Approximately 2 out of 5 years in the oranges are a complete waste of time, but you never know until afterward!
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Not only that, but citrus gets sprayed heavily several times per year. In FL our citrus bloom normally lasts 3-5 weeks, then we get them out quick. Citrus has every tree-eating and fruit-destroying bug ever discovered by mankind! And, once the bloom is over, in March to early April here, there's nothing left for the bees to work as the weeds are either mowed often or sprayed with herbicides. 
However, if you would like me to put some bees there to test it, just let me know!
It is still valuable as a bee location, probably not to you though.
Also, the goal of minimal visits is well worth exploring no matter where the bees are.
It is still valuable as a bee location, probably not to you though.
Also, the goal of minimal visits is well worth exploring no matter where the bees are.
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