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Bee Swarm Removal in San Diego, California
335 honey bee swarms have been reported within 25km of San Diego, 46 of them in 2026. 16 local beekeepers on the Swarmed network cover the San Diego area and respond to new reports for free.
When swarms happen in San Diego
In San Diego County, swarm season peaks in April, when about 26% of the year's swarms are reported. Warmth accumulated so far this year is running about 8% ahead of last year, so colonies are likely to swarm earlier than usual.
Reports near San Diego by month, all years on record.
Recent swarm reports near San Diego
- June 2026: swarm outdoors, about basketball sizePhoto verified
- June 2026: swarm clustered on a tree or bush, about rugby ball sizePhoto verified
- June 2026: swarm clustered on a tree or bush, about rugby ball sizePhoto verified
- June 2026: swarm outdoors, about tennis ball size
- June 2026: swarm outdoors, about rugby ball size
- May 2026: swarm outdoors, about rugby ball size
- May 2026: swarm clustered on a tree or bush, about basketball size
- May 2026: swarm clustered on a tree or bushPhoto 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 (16 cover the San Diego area).
- Step 3
A beekeeper claims the report and collects the colony alive, then relocates it to a managed hive.
San Diego bee swarm questions
- How much does bee swarm removal cost in San Diego?
- Nothing. Swarmed connects you with 16 local beekeepers covering the San Diego area who collect healthy honey bee swarms for free and relocate them to managed hives.
- When is bee swarm season in San Diego, California?
- In San Diego County, swarm reports peak in April, which accounts for about 26% of the year's swarms. So far in 2026, 46 swarms have been reported within 25km of San Diego.
- How fast do beekeepers respond to swarm reports near San Diego?
- Over the last two years in San Diego County, 41% of swarm reports were claimed by a beekeeper, typically within 27 hours of being reported.
- Are the bees harmed during removal in San Diego?
- 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.