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Bee Swarm Removal in Fremont, California
207 honey bee swarms have been reported within 25km of Fremont, 106 of them in 2026. 76 local beekeepers on the Swarmed network cover the Fremont area and respond to new reports for free.
When swarms happen in Fremont
In Alameda County, swarm season peaks in May, when about 37% of the year's swarms are reported. Warmth accumulated so far this year is running about 35% ahead of last year, so colonies are likely to swarm earlier than usual.
Reports near Fremont by month, all years on record.
Recent swarm reports near Fremont
- June 2026: swarm clustered on a tree or bush, about basketball sizePhoto verified
- June 2026: swarm clustered on a tree or bush, about tennis ball size
- June 2026: swarm clustered on a tree or bush, about tennis ball size
- June 2026: swarm clustered on a tree or bush, about rugby ball sizePhoto verified
- June 2026: swarm in a tree or log, about beach ball or larger size
- May 2026: swarm inside a structure
- May 2026: swarm in a tree or log, about beach ball or larger size
- May 2026: swarm inside a structure
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 (76 cover the Fremont area).
- Step 3
A beekeeper claims the report and collects the colony alive, then relocates it to a managed hive.
Fremont bee swarm questions
- How much does bee swarm removal cost in Fremont?
- Nothing. Swarmed connects you with 76 local beekeepers covering the Fremont area who collect healthy honey bee swarms for free and relocate them to managed hives.
- When is bee swarm season in Fremont, California?
- In Alameda County, swarm reports peak in May, which accounts for about 37% of the year's swarms. So far in 2026, 106 swarms have been reported within 25km of Fremont.
- How fast do beekeepers respond to swarm reports near Fremont?
- Over the last two years in Alameda County, 72% of swarm reports were claimed by a beekeeper, typically within 29 minutes of being reported.
- Are the bees harmed during removal in Fremont?
- 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.