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Bee Swarm Removal in Laguna Niguel, California
134 honey bee swarms have been reported within 25km of Laguna Niguel, 36 of them in 2026. 6 local beekeepers on the Swarmed network cover the Laguna Niguel area and respond to new reports for free.
When swarms happen in Laguna Niguel
In Orange County, swarm season peaks in April, when about 23% of the year's swarms are reported. Warmth accumulated so far this year is running about 28% ahead of last year, so colonies are likely to swarm earlier than usual.
Reports near Laguna Niguel by month, all years on record.
Recent swarm reports near Laguna Niguel
- June 2026: swarm outdoors, about tennis ball size
- June 2026: swarm clustered on a tree or bush, about basketball sizePhoto verified
- May 2026: swarm outdoors, about rugby ball sizePhoto verified
- May 2026: swarm clustered on a tree or bush
- May 2026: swarm outdoors, about rugby ball sizePhoto verified
- May 2026: swarm clustered on a tree or bush, about beach ball or larger size
- May 2026: swarm clustered on a tree or bush
- 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 (6 cover the Laguna Niguel area).
- Step 3
A beekeeper claims the report and collects the colony alive, then relocates it to a managed hive.
Laguna Niguel bee swarm questions
- How much does bee swarm removal cost in Laguna Niguel?
- Nothing. Swarmed connects you with 6 local beekeepers covering the Laguna Niguel area who collect healthy honey bee swarms for free and relocate them to managed hives.
- When is bee swarm season in Laguna Niguel, California?
- In Orange County, swarm reports peak in April, which accounts for about 23% of the year's swarms. So far in 2026, 36 swarms have been reported within 25km of Laguna Niguel.
- How fast do beekeepers respond to swarm reports near Laguna Niguel?
- Over the last two years in Orange County, 85% of swarm reports were claimed by a beekeeper, typically within 24 minutes of being reported.
- Are the bees harmed during removal in Laguna Niguel?
- 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.