Package Bees & Nucs for Sale in North Dakota | Little Apiary
Package Bees & Nucs for Sale in North Dakota | Little Apiary
Looking for bees in North Dakota? Little Apiary on the Prairie delivers package bees, nucleus colonies (nucs), and queen bees to seven (7) North Dakota locations every spring.
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Where Can I Pick Up Bees in North Dakota?
We deliver to these North Dakota cities along our 2027 bee delivery route, utilizing the I-94 and I-29 corridors to bring hardy northern colonies directly to you.
• Bismarck
• Fargo
• Medora
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When Are Bees Delivered to North Dakota?
North Dakota 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.
Also check out our mid-April Wave 1 options for bees and nucs in South Dakota or our other late-spring locations for bees in Montana to find the best pickup for your needs.
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 North Dakota?
Package Bees, 3 lb — $160
3 pounds of bees with a mated queen. Choose Carniolan bees (well-suited for cold North Dakota 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 North Dakota 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 North Dakota 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 North Dakota?
Questions? Call (701) 809-0153