Replacement Cost After Winter Losses

Exact Calculator

Estimate the cost of replacing colonies lost over winter based on your loss rate and replacement method (nucs, packages, or splits).

Total Hives Going Into Winter

Expected Loss Rate(%)

National avg ~30%

Replacement Method

Nuc Cost($)

Equipment Replacement per Hive($)

Damaged frames, mold cleanup

Lost Honey per Dead Hive(lbs)

Honey Price($/lb)

Results

Hives lost

3of 10

Bee replacement cost

$600.00

Equipment repair/replace

$90.00

Lost honey revenue

$1,500.00

Total financial impact

$2,190.00

Cost per lost hive

$730.00

Tips

Insure against losses: some policies cover colony death from specific causes.
Track your losses year over year - the national average is ~30% but good management can get below 15%.

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