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Bee Swarm Removal in Calabasas, California
158 honey bee swarms have been reported within 25km of Calabasas, 39 of them in 2026. 16 local beekeepers on the Swarmed network cover the Calabasas area and respond to new reports for free.
When swarms happen in Calabasas
In Los Angeles County, swarm season peaks in April, when about 25% of the year's swarms are reported. Warmth accumulated so far this year is tracking close to last year, so expect a typical season.
Reports near Calabasas by month, all years on record.
Recent swarm reports near Calabasas
- June 2026: swarm inside a structure, about beach ball or larger size
- June 2026: swarm inside a structure, about rugby ball size
- June 2026: swarm in a tree or log
- May 2026: swarm outdoors, about basketball sizePhoto verified
- May 2026: swarm inside a structure, about tennis ball size
- May 2026: swarm clustered on a tree or bush
- May 2026: swarm clustered on a tree or bush, about basketball size
- May 2026: swarm clustered on a tree or bush, about rugby ball 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 (16 cover the Calabasas area).
- Step 3
A beekeeper claims the report and collects the colony alive, then relocates it to a managed hive.
Calabasas bee swarm questions
- How much does bee swarm removal cost in Calabasas?
- Nothing. Swarmed connects you with 16 local beekeepers covering the Calabasas area who collect healthy honey bee swarms for free and relocate them to managed hives.
- When is bee swarm season in Calabasas, California?
- In Los Angeles County, swarm reports peak in April, which accounts for about 25% of the year's swarms. So far in 2026, 39 swarms have been reported within 25km of Calabasas.
- How fast do beekeepers respond to swarm reports near Calabasas?
- Over the last two years in Los Angeles County, 94% of swarm reports were claimed by a beekeeper, typically within 12 minutes of being reported.
- Are the bees harmed during removal in Calabasas?
- 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.