Dennis Crutchfield wrote:

 I was just wondering what a person should charge for hive rentals. I'm
sure
 you have talked about it before, but I haven't seen it.
 thanks in advance
 Hello Dennis,
You didn't say what crops so hard to answer. The best rule of thumb is
to figure your miles involved and time so you can figure the bottom
line. Most growers are understanding and have a hard time getting bees
so will pay resonable fees. The problem today is you can get a semi load
overnight put good luck finding a few hives for polination. I had many
people wanting bees for pumpkin polination. Until you get up into large
numbers figure your bottom line and charge accordingly as you may be the
only place they can get bees. Remember polination fees are low compared
to what a apple grower pays for chemicals etc. I have had excellent
dealings with growers(grower myself). Be honest and provide a hive
capable of polination and chances are you can polinate for the grower
from now on.
Bob