Package Bees & Nucs for Sale in Idaho | Little Apiary
Package Bees & Nucs for Sale in Idaho | Little Apiary
Looking for bees in Idaho? Little Apiary on the Prairie delivers package bees, nucleus colonies (nucs), and queen bees to six (6) Idaho locations every spring.
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Where Can I Pick Up Bees in Idaho?
We deliver to these Idaho cities along our 2027 bee delivery route, which follows the I-84 and I-15 corridors to ensure the shortest possible time in transit for your colonies:
• Boise
• Chubbuck
• Heyburn
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When Are Bees Delivered to Idaho?
Idaho is part of Wave 2, with pickups scheduled for April 2027. We don’t have exact dates yet — you’ll get your stop, date, and time window by email as the route firms up.
If you’re in a warmer area and want to start sooner, check out our Wave 1 schedule for Wyoming, or see our other Wave 2 bee pickup locations in Montana.
You can also view our complete 2027 Bee Pickup Calendar to compare all 97 stops across both waves.
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What Bees Are Available in Idaho?
Package Bees, 3 lb — $160
3 pounds of bees with a mated queen. Choose Carniolan bees (well-suited for cold Idaho winters) or Italian bees (ideal for honey production).
Package Bees, 2 lb — $135
Two pounds of bees with a mated queen — the same genetics as our 3 lb package, just a smaller box. A good fit if you’re running smaller equipment or starting an extra colony without paying for a full package.
5-Frame Nucs — $195
Established mini-colonies with a laying queen, drawn comb, and brood. A great option for beginners and beekeepers seeking higher first-year success.
Minnesota Overwintered Nucs — $215
Premium survivor stock that successfully overwintered in a northern climate. Proven cold-hardy genetics for serious Idaho beekeepers.
Mated Queens — $45
Mated Carniolan or Italian queens for requeening, splits, or replacing a colony that went queenless over winter. Our queens are unmarked — we do not mark queens.
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Why Idaho Beekeepers Choose Little Apiary
✓ Local pickup — no shipping stress
✓ Bees bred for cold climates
✓ Family-owned since 2018
✓ Personal service — call us at (701) 809-0153
✓ We sell out every year — order early!
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Ready to Order Package Bees & Nucs Near Idaho?
Questions? Call (701) 809-0153