Lumber prices rose significantly due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Since then, inflation has driven up costs across the board. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
What does that have to do with the cost of beekeeping? Hive components, called wood<\/strong>enware, are a significant part of beginning beekeeping costs. With all costs rising, we have updated our analysis of the cost to start beekeeping.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In our article on how to start beekeeping<\/a>, determining a budget is a primary action step.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The cost to start beekeeping with one beehive is about $800 for the first year. One set of hive components costs around $270. A bee package is approximately $180. Protective gear and basic tools cost $200, while miscellaneous costs for supplies and sales taxes are about $150.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n These estimates are based on our survey of several major online beekeeping sites and do not include all shipping costs or other expenses that may be unique to your situation and environment.<\/strong> You may lower this cost by shopping around or picking up bees without shipping costs. However, your costs could also be higher depending on your choices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n On the plus side, many of your initial outlays are for items that will last for years.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n In this article, we detail the cost components of beginning beekeeping and various choices you need to make that can impact your first-year expenses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Check out our calculator at the end of this article<\/a> to estimate your starting costs based on the beekeeping options you select.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Variables that will affect your total cost to start beekeeping include:<\/p>\n\n\n\nVariables Affect The Cost To Start Beekeeping<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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