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Bee Swarm Removal in Los Angeles, California
397 honey bee swarms have been reported within 25km of Los Angeles, 114 of them in 2026. 19 local beekeepers on the Swarmed network cover the Los Angeles area and respond to new reports for free.
When swarms happen in Los Angeles
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 Los Angeles by month, all years on record.
Recent swarm reports near Los Angeles
- June 2026: swarm inside a structure, about beach ball or larger size
- June 2026: swarm outdoors
- June 2026: swarm inside a structure, about rugby ball size
- June 2026: swarm in a tree or log, about rugby ball size
- June 2026: swarm in a tree or log, about tennis ball size
- June 2026: swarm outdoors
- June 2026: swarm outdoors
- June 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 (19 cover the Los Angeles area).
- Step 3
A beekeeper claims the report and collects the colony alive, then relocates it to a managed hive.
Los Angeles bee swarm questions
- How much does bee swarm removal cost in Los Angeles?
- Nothing. Swarmed connects you with 19 local beekeepers covering the Los Angeles area who collect healthy honey bee swarms for free and relocate them to managed hives.
- When is bee swarm season in Los Angeles, California?
- In Los Angeles County, swarm reports peak in April, which accounts for about 25% of the year's swarms. So far in 2026, 114 swarms have been reported within 25km of Los Angeles.
- How fast do beekeepers respond to swarm reports near Los Angeles?
- 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 Los Angeles?
- 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.
Bee removal in other California cities
Swarm statistics come from reports submitted to Swarmed and are refreshed daily. Last updated June 13, 2026.