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Bee Swarm Removal in Scottsdale, Arizona
84 honey bee swarms have been reported within 25km of Scottsdale, 51 of them in 2026. 3 local beekeepers on the Swarmed network cover the Scottsdale area and respond to new reports for free.
When swarms happen in Scottsdale
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 Scottsdale by month, all years on record.
Recent swarm reports near Scottsdale
- June 2026: swarm outdoors, about rugby ball sizePhoto verified
- June 2026: swarm in a tree or log, about rugby ball size
- June 2026: swarm inside a structure, about rugby ball size
- June 2026: swarm outdoors, about basketball sizePhoto verified
- June 2026: swarm outdoors
- June 2026: swarm outdoorsPhoto verified
- June 2026: swarm outdoorsPhoto verified
- June 2026: swarm outdoorsPhoto 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 (3 cover the Scottsdale area).
- Step 3
A beekeeper claims the report and collects the colony alive, then relocates it to a managed hive.
Scottsdale bee swarm questions
- How much does bee swarm removal cost in Scottsdale?
- Nothing. Swarmed connects you with 3 local beekeepers covering the Scottsdale area who collect healthy honey bee swarms for free and relocate them to managed hives.
- When is bee swarm season in Scottsdale, Arizona?
- In Maricopa County, swarm reports peak in March, which accounts for about 26% of the year's swarms. So far in 2026, 51 swarms have been reported within 25km of Scottsdale.
- How fast do beekeepers respond to swarm reports near Scottsdale?
- 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 Scottsdale?
- 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.