Package Bees & Nucs for Sale in Idaho Falls Idaho
Package Bees & Nucs for Sale in Idaho Falls Idaho
Idaho Falls Pickup Details - Spring 2026
| Wave: | Wave 2 - April 29 - May 3, 2026 |
| Pickup Date: | April 29 2026 |
| Pickup Time: | TBA |
| Location: | Flying J #1043 - 6485 W Overland Dr - Idaho Falls ID 83402 |
| USDA Zone: | 5b |
| Avg Last Frost: | May 20 |
| Bloom Start: | Late May |
Pre-order required - we sell out every year. Shop Package Bees & Nucs
Beekeeping in Idaho Falls, Idaho - Zone 5b
Idaho Falls' Zone 5b at higher elevation experiences cold winters similar to our northern plains territory — our genetics are proven in these exact conditions.
Darin's Advice for Zone 5b:
Idaho Falls' climate is remarkably similar to our North Dakota home base. Our bees are literally bred for this — cold-hardy genetics that overwinter well and build up fast when spring arrives.
What We Deliver to Idaho Falls
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 5b: We don't sell generic bees. Our colonies are maintained to thrive in USDA Zone 5b conditions, where winter temperatures demand resilient stock that overwinters reliably and builds up rapidly in spring.
Delivered Fresh to Idaho Falls: Your bees travel from our California breeding partners to Idaho Falls in a climate-controlled trailer - no shipping stress, no postal delays. Pick up your bees at Flying J #1043 - 6485 W Overland Dr - Idaho Falls ID 83402.
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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We sell out every year. Secure your bees for Idaho Falls pickup today.
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