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Bee Swarm Removal in Queen Creek, Arizona
107 honey bee swarms have been reported within 25km of Queen Creek, 54 of them in 2026. 7 local beekeepers on the Swarmed network cover the Queen Creek area and respond to new reports for free.
When swarms happen in Queen Creek
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 Queen Creek by month, all years on record.
Recent swarm reports near Queen Creek
- 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
- June 2026: swarm inside a structurePhoto verified
- June 2026: swarm outdoors, about beach ball or larger 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 (7 cover the Queen Creek area).
- Step 3
A beekeeper claims the report and collects the colony alive, then relocates it to a managed hive.
Queen Creek bee swarm questions
- How much does bee swarm removal cost in Queen Creek?
- Nothing. Swarmed connects you with 7 local beekeepers covering the Queen Creek area who collect healthy honey bee swarms for free and relocate them to managed hives.
- When is bee swarm season in Queen Creek, Arizona?
- In Maricopa County, swarm reports peak in March, which accounts for about 26% of the year's swarms. So far in 2026, 54 swarms have been reported within 25km of Queen Creek.
- How fast do beekeepers respond to swarm reports near Queen Creek?
- 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 Queen Creek?
- 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.