Package Bees & Nucs for Sale in Nebraska
Little Apiary on the Prairie delivers package bees, nucleus colonies, and mated queens to five pickup locations across Nebraska, with delivery scheduled for April 2027. We’re a family-owned operation based in Fargo, North Dakota, running since 2018. Nebraska is new territory for us in 2027. We do not ship live bees — pickup only.
Where can I pick up bees in Nebraska?
Five stops along the I-80 and Highway 81 corridors:
Omaha · Lincoln · Columbus · Grand Island · Norfolk
Nebraska customers near the South Dakota or Iowa line may also find Yankton, SD or Sioux City, IA more convenient — both are on the same run. The Sioux City stop’s physical drop point is in South Sioux City, Nebraska, just across the river.
When do bees get delivered to Nebraska?
Nebraska is on our southern run, which also serves Wyoming, South Dakota, southern Minnesota, and southern Wisconsin.
Do nucs and packages arrive together?
No. Nucs and packages are delivered on separate days at every stop. We bring nucs through first, then come back through the same towns with packages about two weeks later. If you order both, expect two pickup days and two confirmed windows.
There’s a reason we run it in that order: we carry replacement nucs on the package run. If your colony has a problem, we can bring you another one instead of making you wait a season. We carry a limited number of spares, so it isn’t a blank check — but it’s why the route works this way.
Are delivery dates guaranteed?
No. Delivery is scheduled for April 2027 and those dates are tentative. We haul live animals across many states. Weather, supplier timing, and colony health all move dates, sometimes on short notice. We will not run a route on schedule if running it on schedule puts the bees at risk.
You’ll receive your exact stop, date, and time window by email as the route firms up, and you remain responsible for pickup on the final scheduled date. Read our delivery date policy.
Why buy northern-climate bees in Nebraska?
Because Nebraska winters are real winters, and a lot of what’s sold in the region wasn’t selected with that in mind.
Our Carniolan and Italian lines are bred for northern climate adaptation — winter hardiness, gentle temperament, mite resistance. Carniolans in particular suit Nebraska well: explosive spring buildup, conservative winter stores consumption, and brood production that tracks nectar availability rather than burning through resources in a dearth.
We’ll also say plainly that there are established beekeeping suppliers in Nebraska, and some of them are good. What we offer that’s different is delivery to your town, genetics selected against northern winters, and overwintered nucs that have already proven themselves.
What can I buy for spring 2027?
| Product | Price |
|---|---|
| 5-Frame Nucleus Colony (Nuc), Carniolan or Italian | $195 |
| Minnesota Overwintered Nuc, Carniolan or Italian | $215 |
| Package Bees, 3 lb, Carniolan or Italian | $160 |
| Package Bees, 2 lb, Carniolan or Italian | $135 |
| Mated Queen, Carniolan or Italian (unmarked) | $45 |
Everything on this page is a pre-order for spring 2027 delivery. Nothing ships now.
Questions?
Call or text (701) 809-0153, or email info@littleapiaryontheprairie.com. We’re always happy to help, even if you didn’t get your bees from us.