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Bee Swarm Removal in Riverside, California
110 honey bee swarms have been reported within 25km of Riverside, 42 of them in 2026. 10 local beekeepers on the Swarmed network cover the Riverside area and respond to new reports for free.
When swarms happen in Riverside
In Riverside County, swarm season peaks in March, when about 19% of the year's swarms are reported. Warmth accumulated so far this year is running about 31% ahead of last year, so colonies are likely to swarm earlier than usual.
Reports near Riverside by month, all years on record.
Recent swarm reports near Riverside
- June 2026: swarm outdoors, about tennis ball size
- June 2026: swarm clustered on a tree or bush, about beach ball or larger size
- June 2026: swarm in a tree or log
- June 2026: swarm in a tree or log
- May 2026: swarm outdoors, about basketball size
- May 2026: swarm outdoors
- May 2026: swarm inside a structure
- May 2026: swarm outdoors, about basketball size
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 Riverside area).
- Step 3
A beekeeper claims the report and collects the colony alive, then relocates it to a managed hive.
Riverside bee swarm questions
- How much does bee swarm removal cost in Riverside?
- Nothing. Swarmed connects you with 10 local beekeepers covering the Riverside area who collect healthy honey bee swarms for free and relocate them to managed hives.
- When is bee swarm season in Riverside, California?
- In Riverside County, swarm reports peak in March, which accounts for about 19% of the year's swarms. So far in 2026, 42 swarms have been reported within 25km of Riverside.
- How fast do beekeepers respond to swarm reports near Riverside?
- Over the last two years in Riverside County, 79% of swarm reports were claimed by a beekeeper, typically within 35 minutes of being reported.
- Are the bees harmed during removal in Riverside?
- 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.