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:
• 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 29 - May 3, 2026.
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What Bees Are Available in Montana?
Package Bees — $150
3 pounds of bees with a mated queen. Choose Carniolan bees (well-suited for cold Montana winters) or Italian bees (ideal for honey production).
5-Frame Nucs — $188.50
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 — $205
Premium survivor stock that successfully overwintered in a northern climate. Proven cold-hardy genetics for serious Montana beekeepers.
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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?
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Questions? Call (701) 809-0153