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Bee Swarm Removal in Tucson, Arizona
79 honey bee swarms have been reported within 25km of Tucson, 37 of them in 2026. 5 local beekeepers on the Swarmed network cover the Tucson area and respond to new reports for free.
When swarms happen in Tucson
In Pima County, swarm season peaks in April, when about 29% of the year's swarms are reported. Warmth accumulated so far this year is running about 8% ahead of last year, so colonies are likely to swarm earlier than usual.
Reports near Tucson by month, all years on record.
Recent swarm reports near Tucson
- June 2026: swarm clustered on a tree or bush, about basketball size
- June 2026: swarm outdoors, about rugby ball sizePhoto verified
- May 2026: swarm clustered on a tree or bush, about rugby ball sizePhoto verified
- May 2026: swarm clustered on a tree or bush, about beach ball or larger sizePhoto verified
- May 2026: swarm clustered on a tree or bush, about beach ball or larger size
- May 2026: swarm outdoors
- April 2026: swarm in a tree or logPhoto verified
- April 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 (5 cover the Tucson area).
- Step 3
A beekeeper claims the report and collects the colony alive, then relocates it to a managed hive.
Tucson bee swarm questions
- How much does bee swarm removal cost in Tucson?
- Nothing. Swarmed connects you with 5 local beekeepers covering the Tucson area who collect healthy honey bee swarms for free and relocate them to managed hives.
- When is bee swarm season in Tucson, Arizona?
- In Pima County, swarm reports peak in April, which accounts for about 29% of the year's swarms. So far in 2026, 37 swarms have been reported within 25km of Tucson.
- How fast do beekeepers respond to swarm reports near Tucson?
- Over the last two years in Pima County, 72% of swarm reports were claimed by a beekeeper, typically within 15 minutes of being reported.
- Are the bees harmed during removal in Tucson?
- 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.