I would be interested in what others on BEE-L have found.
Dave MacFawn.
This is a swag but probably a close one. The honey required to produce
the beeswax is the largest single factor contributing to the cost (approx.
$126).
The total lost cost is close to $200/shallow super. ( I don't have
shipping cost in here for the frames or foundation; or mileage if one has to go to
an outyard).
Note:
Value of honey for bees to draw out wax:
est .333# wax /frame * 9 frames * 8.4 * $5/# for honey = $ 126
.333*9*8.4 = 25.2 pounds of honey which is approx. a shallow super of honey
that you are losing.
Cost of Losing a shallow super due to wax moths March 6, 2011
If frames are damaged:
9 frames * $0.80/frame =
$ 7.20
9 sheets beeswax foundation * $12/20sheets = $ 5.40
1 hour to assemble wooden frames * $15/hour labor = $15.00
Assume shallow super can be reused
.75 Hours to clean shallow super * $15/hour labor = $11.25
Cost of electricity, taxes, maintenance, etc. of honey house.
This is a swag but estimate
$15.00
Honey bees consume about 8.4 pounds of honey to secrete one pound of
wax.
Value of wax that was destroyed:
$5/# wax * est .33# wax/frame * 9 frames = $15
Subtotal cost = $68.85
Value of honey for bees to draw out wax:
est .333# wax /frame * 9 frames * 8.4 * $5/# for honey = $ 126
Rough total cost:
$194.85
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