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Bee Swarm Removal in Ontario, California
129 honey bee swarms have been reported within 25km of Ontario, 58 of them in 2026. 10 local beekeepers on the Swarmed network cover the Ontario area and respond to new reports for free.
When swarms happen in Ontario
In San Bernardino 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 127% ahead of last year, so colonies are likely to swarm earlier than usual.
Reports near Ontario by month, all years on record.
Recent swarm reports near Ontario
- June 2026: swarm outdoors, about tennis ball size
- June 2026: swarm inside a structure, about beach ball or larger size
- June 2026: swarm clustered on a tree or bush, about basketball sizePhoto verified
- June 2026: swarm clustered on a tree or bush, about rugby ball size
- June 2026: swarm clustered on a tree or bush
- June 2026: swarm clustered on a tree or bush
- June 2026: swarm outdoors
- May 2026: swarm clustered on a tree or bush, 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 (10 cover the Ontario area).
- Step 3
A beekeeper claims the report and collects the colony alive, then relocates it to a managed hive.
Ontario bee swarm questions
- How much does bee swarm removal cost in Ontario?
- Nothing. Swarmed connects you with 10 local beekeepers covering the Ontario area who collect healthy honey bee swarms for free and relocate them to managed hives.
- When is bee swarm season in Ontario, California?
- In San Bernardino County, swarm reports peak in April, which accounts for about 23% of the year's swarms. So far in 2026, 58 swarms have been reported within 25km of Ontario.
- How fast do beekeepers respond to swarm reports near Ontario?
- Over the last two years in San Bernardino County, 83% of swarm reports were claimed by a beekeeper, typically within 45 minutes of being reported.
- Are the bees harmed during removal in Ontario?
- 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.