Can you quote where the $100 figure came from and what it might include.  It wouldn't take long for the cost of running a hive to reach $100 if you are including labor, re-queening, periodic comb and equipment replacement, etc.

-Tim
The dollar amount came from a statement Jerry Hayes made over a year ago, as Lawrence Cutts retired,he estimated it a 50 dollars .This used in the text of commercial ,not hobby beekeeping,and it includeds all costs.
I'm sure that's a low figure when you add in ccd problems, for those of you that can do it for a tenth ,I'm proud for you.
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