Bees (Apiary) 

 

 

The Idaho Bee Inspection Program was designed to minimize the presence and spread of bee pests and bee diseases within the state. All commercial beekeepers with more than 50 colonies are required to register their bees with the Idaho State Department of Agriculture and pay a registration fee along with a honey advertising tax on each colony of bees. Registration for hobbyist beekeepers with less than 50 colonies is highly recommended to help safeguard and promote Idaho’s apiary industry.

 

 

To schedule an apiary inspection please contact our Field Services Office at 208-332-8650 (Treasure Valley) or 208-736-2195 (Magic Valley).

 

To register your bees please visit Apiary Licensing.

 

Resources

For bee swarms, visit the Treasure Valley Beekeepers Club.

Idaho Honey Industry Association

Beekeeper Registration Form (updated form coming soon)

Apiary Inspection Request Form (updated form coming soon)

Permit to Move Bees into Idaho (updated form coming soon)

Idaho Pollinator Protection Plan

Residual Time to 25% Bee Mortality Data

Actions for Protecting Pollinators