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 Office at:
· Treasure Valley – 208-332-8650
· Magic Valley – 208-736-2195
Pre-Shipment Inspection Program for honeybees in preparation for movement to California for crop pollination services.
Any beekeepers bringing honeybees into Idaho for winter storage must submit a Temporary Storage Permit with ISDA.
National Honeybee Survey is a comprehensive examination of colony health throughout apiaries in the United States.
