Package Bees & Nucs for Sale in Montana | Little Apiary
Package Bees & Nucs for Sale in Montana | Little Apiary
Looking for bees in Montana? Little Apiary on the Prairie delivers package bees, nucleus colonies (nucs), and queen bees to ten (10) Montana locations every spring.
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Where Can I Pick Up Bees in Montana?
We deliver to these Montana cities via our dedicated 2027 bee delivery route. By tracking the main High Plains corridors, we ensure our northern survivor stock is hand-delivered, skipping the stress of standard shipping.
• Billings
• Bozeman
• Butte
• Garrison
• Glendive
• Helena
• Lima
• Missoula
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When Are Bees Delivered to Montana?
Montana 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.
For beekeepers looking for a mid-April installation, we also offer Wave 1 dates for package bees in Wyoming.
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What Bees Are Available in Montana?
Package Bees, 3 lb — $160
3 pounds of bees with a mated queen. Choose Carniolan bees (well-suited for cold Montana 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 Montana 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 Montana 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 Near Montana?
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Questions? Call (701) 809-0153