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Bee Swarm Removal in Phoenix, Arizona
185 honey bee swarms have been reported within 25km of Phoenix, 109 of them in 2026. 4 local beekeepers on the Swarmed network cover the Phoenix area and respond to new reports for free.
When swarms happen in Phoenix
In Maricopa County, swarm season peaks in March, when about 26% 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 Phoenix by month, all years on record.
Recent swarm reports near Phoenix
- June 2026: swarm outdoors, about rugby ball sizePhoto verified
- June 2026: swarm in a tree or log
- June 2026: swarm in a tree or log, about rugby ball size
- June 2026: swarm outdoors, about rugby ball sizePhoto verified
- June 2026: swarm outdoors, about tennis ball size
- June 2026: swarm outdoors, about rugby ball sizePhoto verified
- June 2026: swarm inside a structure, about rugby ball size
- June 2026: swarm outdoors, about basketball sizePhoto verified
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 (4 cover the Phoenix area).
- Step 3
A beekeeper claims the report and collects the colony alive, then relocates it to a managed hive.
Phoenix bee swarm questions
- How much does bee swarm removal cost in Phoenix?
- Nothing. Swarmed connects you with 4 local beekeepers covering the Phoenix area who collect healthy honey bee swarms for free and relocate them to managed hives.
- When is bee swarm season in Phoenix, Arizona?
- In Maricopa County, swarm reports peak in March, which accounts for about 26% of the year's swarms. So far in 2026, 109 swarms have been reported within 25km of Phoenix.
- How fast do beekeepers respond to swarm reports near Phoenix?
- Over the last two years in Maricopa County, 64% of swarm reports were claimed by a beekeeper, typically within 48 minutes of being reported.
- Are the bees harmed during removal in Phoenix?
- 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.
Bee removal in other Arizona cities
Swarm statistics come from reports submitted to Swarmed and are refreshed daily. Last updated June 13, 2026.