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Bee Swarm Removal in Richmond, California
103 honey bee swarms have been reported within 25km of Richmond, 15 of them in 2026. 30 local beekeepers on the Swarmed network cover the Richmond area and respond to new reports for free.
When swarms happen in Richmond
In Contra Costa County, swarm season peaks in March, when about 23% of the year's swarms are reported. Warmth accumulated so far this year is running about 15% ahead of last year, so colonies are likely to swarm earlier than usual.
Reports near Richmond by month, all years on record.
Recent swarm reports near Richmond
- June 2026: swarm clustered on a tree or bush, about rugby ball sizePhoto verified
- June 2026: swarm outdoors, about tennis ball sizePhoto verified
- June 2026: swarm clustered on a tree or bush, about beach ball or larger sizePhoto verified
- June 2026: swarm inside a structure
- May 2026: swarm clustered on a tree or bush, about basketball sizePhoto verified
- May 2026: swarm clustered on a tree or bush, about rugby ball sizePhoto verified
- April 2026: swarm outdoors
- April 2026: swarm clustered on a tree or bush, about rugby ball 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 (30 cover the Richmond area).
- Step 3
A beekeeper claims the report and collects the colony alive, then relocates it to a managed hive.
Richmond bee swarm questions
- How much does bee swarm removal cost in Richmond?
- Nothing. Swarmed connects you with 30 local beekeepers covering the Richmond area who collect healthy honey bee swarms for free and relocate them to managed hives.
- When is bee swarm season in Richmond, California?
- In Contra Costa County, swarm reports peak in March, which accounts for about 23% of the year's swarms. So far in 2026, 15 swarms have been reported within 25km of Richmond.
- How fast do beekeepers respond to swarm reports near Richmond?
- Over the last two years in Contra Costa County, 79% of swarm reports were claimed by a beekeeper, typically within 18 minutes of being reported.
- Are the bees harmed during removal in Richmond?
- 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.