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Bee Swarm Removal in Davis, California
129 honey bee swarms have been reported within 25km of Davis, 41 of them in 2026. 24 local beekeepers on the Swarmed network cover the Davis area and respond to new reports for free.
When swarms happen in Davis
In Yolo County, swarm season peaks in May, when about 29% of the year's swarms are reported. Warmth accumulated so far this year is running about 19% ahead of last year, so colonies are likely to swarm earlier than usual.
Reports near Davis by month, all years on record.
Recent swarm reports near Davis
- June 2026: swarm inside a structure
- June 2026: swarm in a tree or log
- June 2026: swarm inside a structure, about rugby ball size
- June 2026: swarm inside a structure
- June 2026: swarm clustered on a tree or bush, about beach ball or larger sizePhoto verified
- June 2026: swarm clustered on a tree or bush, about beach ball or larger size
- June 2026: swarm outdoors, about basketball 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 (24 cover the Davis area).
- Step 3
A beekeeper claims the report and collects the colony alive, then relocates it to a managed hive.
Davis bee swarm questions
- How much does bee swarm removal cost in Davis?
- Nothing. Swarmed connects you with 24 local beekeepers covering the Davis area who collect healthy honey bee swarms for free and relocate them to managed hives.
- When is bee swarm season in Davis, California?
- In Yolo County, swarm reports peak in May, which accounts for about 29% of the year's swarms. So far in 2026, 41 swarms have been reported within 25km of Davis.
- How fast do beekeepers respond to swarm reports near Davis?
- Over the last two years in Yolo County, 94% of swarm reports were claimed by a beekeeper, typically within 5 days of being reported.
- Are the bees harmed during removal in Davis?
- 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.