Package Bees & Nucs for Sale in Fruitland Idaho
Package Bees & Nucs for Sale in Fruitland Idaho
Fruitland Pickup Details - Spring 2026
| Wave: | Wave 2 - April 29 - May 3, 2026 |
| Pickup Date: | April 29 2026 |
| Pickup Time: | TBA |
| Location: | Pilot Dealer - 653 E Idaho Ave - Ontario OR 97914 |
| USDA Zone: | 6b |
| Avg Last Frost: | May 1 |
| Bloom Start: | Late April–Early May |
Pre-order required - we sell out every year. Shop Package Bees & Nucs
Beekeeping in Fruitland, Idaho - Zone 6b
Fruitland's Zone 6b near the Oregon border lives up to its name — orchard and agricultural forage create outstanding beekeeping conditions.
Darin's Advice for Zone 6b:
Fruitland's orchard country means early pollination opportunities. Our bees' rapid spring buildup helps you take advantage of fruit tree bloom right from installation.
What We Deliver to Fruitland
Package Bees
3 lb packages - Carniolan or Italian
Mated, laying queen included
Hygienic, mite-resistant stock
Nucleus Colonies
5-frame nucs - Spring & MN Overwintered
Established brood pattern
Ready to transfer to your equipment
Queen Bees
Unmarked queens only
Verified layers before caging
Freeze Kill & VSH tested genetics
Why Choose Little Apiary on the Prairie?
Northern-Bred Genetics: Our Carniolan and Italian bees are selected for hygienic behavior, mite resistance, and cold-climate performance. Every queen is Freeze Kill tested and verified laying before caging - because your success starts with proven genetics.
Built for Zone 6b: We don't sell generic bees. Our colonies are maintained to thrive in USDA Zone 6b conditions, where winter temperatures demand resilient stock that overwinters reliably and builds up rapidly in spring.
Delivered Fresh to Fruitland: Your bees travel from our California breeding partners to Fruitland in a climate-controlled trailer - no shipping stress, no postal delays. Pick up your bees at Pilot Dealer - 653 E Idaho Ave - Ontario OR 97914.
Real Support: Got questions? Call Darin directly at (701) 809-0153. We help every beekeeper who picks up from us - before, during, and after installation.
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