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Bee Swarm Removal in Apache Junction, Arizona
83 honey bee swarms have been reported within 25km of Apache Junction, 44 of them in 2026. 6 local beekeepers on the Swarmed network cover the Apache Junction area and respond to new reports for free.
When swarms happen in Apache Junction
In Pinal County, swarm season peaks in March, when about 31% of the year's swarms are reported. Warmth accumulated so far this year is running about 25% ahead of last year, so colonies are likely to swarm earlier than usual.
Reports near Apache Junction by month, all years on record.
Recent swarm reports near Apache Junction
- June 2026: swarm outdoors
- June 2026: swarm clustered on a tree or bush, about basketball size
- June 2026: swarm clustered on a tree or bush, about basketball size
- June 2026: swarm outdoors, about tennis ball sizePhoto verified
- June 2026: swarm outdoors
- May 2026: swarm clustered on a tree or bush, about basketball size
- May 2026: swarm outdoors, about tennis ball sizePhoto verified
- May 2026: swarm clustered on a tree or bush, about basketball size
Locations and reporter details stay private; reports support local swarm research and beekeeper alerts.
How free swarm removal works
- Step 1
Report the swarm with a photo and location. It takes about two minutes and costs nothing.
- Step 2
Nearby beekeepers on the Swarmed network get alerted instantly (6 cover the Apache Junction area).
- Step 3
A beekeeper claims the report and collects the colony alive, then relocates it to a managed hive.
Apache Junction bee swarm questions
- How much does bee swarm removal cost in Apache Junction?
- Nothing. Swarmed connects you with 6 local beekeepers covering the Apache Junction area who collect healthy honey bee swarms for free and relocate them to managed hives.
- When is bee swarm season in Apache Junction, Arizona?
- In Pinal County, swarm reports peak in March, which accounts for about 31% of the year's swarms. So far in 2026, 44 swarms have been reported within 25km of Apache Junction.
- How fast do beekeepers respond to swarm reports near Apache Junction?
- Over the last two years in Pinal County, 40% of swarm reports were claimed by a beekeeper, typically within 75 minutes of being reported.
- Are the bees harmed during removal in Apache Junction?
- No. Swarmed beekeepers collect the colony alive and relocate it to a managed hive where it can thrive, instead of exterminating it. Honey bee swarms are usually docile and removal is safest within the first day or two.
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Swarm statistics come from reports submitted to Swarmed and are refreshed daily. Last updated June 13, 2026.