Package Bees for Sale in Owatonna, South Minnesota | Little Apiary
Package Bees for Sale in Owatonna, South Minnesota | Little Apiary
Looking for bees near Owatonna, MN? Little Apiary on the Prairie delivers package bees, nucleus colonies (nucs), and queen bees to Owatonna, South Minnesota every spring.
We offer local pickup in Owatonna with bees bred for rolling hills and clover-rich forage of the Straight River valley. View all package bees for sale in Minnesota with multiple pickup locations across the state.
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Owatonna Bee Pickup — Wave 1
Pickup Date: April 16–19, 2026
Location: Owatonna, South Minnesota (exact address provided before delivery)
When you order, select “Owatonna” as your pickup location. We'll email you the specific address and time about a week before delivery.
What Bees Can I Buy in Owatonna?
Carniolan Package Bees — $150
3 pounds of gentle, cold-hardy bees. Best for South Minnesota winters.
Italian Package Bees — $150
3 pounds of prolific honey producers. Golden queens easy to spot.
5-Frame Nucs — $188.50
Established colonies with laying queen and drawn comb. Best for beginners.
Minnesota Overwintered Nucs — $205
Premium survivor stock. Proven cold-hardy genetics.
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Why Owatonna Beekeepers Choose Little Apiary
✓ Local Owatonna pickup — no shipping stress
✓ Bees bred for South Minnesota climate
✓ Family-owned since 2018
✓ Hygienic, mite-resistant genetics
✓ We sell out every year — order early!
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Other South Minnesota Pickup Locations
• Austin
• Fairmont
• Mankato
• Marshall
• Montevideo
• Burnsville
• New Ulm
• Hutchinson
• Willmar
• Worthington
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Ready to Order?
Questions? Call (701) 809-0153
Little Apiary on the Prairie
Helping South Minnesota beekeepers since 2018