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Beekeeping Financial Report
Background
We started beekeeping in 2023 and I have been tracking all of our expenses associated with getting started. Beekeeping can be costly to get into, but I hope by sharing our experience both at the beginning and as time goes on it will help new beekeepers to have a better grasp of the financial commitment before they dive in.
2023 Expenses
Last updated: 06/03/2023
Date | Item | Vendor | Cost | Notes |
02/16 | Beekeeping Kit | Blue Ridge Bee Co | $228.34* | |
02/23 | Vented Gloves | Mann Lake | $39.90 | Two pairs |
02/23 | ProVent Suit | Mann Lake | $299.90 | Two suits |
02/23 | Bee Brush | Mann Lake | $8.95 | |
03/13 | Entrance Feeder | Northwest Hardware | $8.00 | |
03/13 | Varroa Check | Northwest Hardware | $25.00 | |
03/21 | Two Medium Supers + 20 Frames | Blue Ridge Bee Co | $101.00 | |
04/26 | Nuc | Local seller | $200.00 | included delivery |
05/15 | SHB Traps (4) | Northwest Hardware | $12.00 | |
06/01 | Hopguard (10 pack), Reusable SHB traps (3) | Mann Lake | $75.00 | includes $12 shipping |
It's important to note that we were encouraged to start with a minimum of two hives in the first year, but for financial and personal reasons chose to start with one, understanding the risks and challenges this decision may have.
*Beekeeping kit total included telescoping cover, inner cover, deep box with 10 frames, two medium boxes with 10 frames each, large smoker, hive tool, and bottom board.