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Bee Swarm Removal in Santa Clarita, California
82 honey bee swarms have been reported within 25km of Santa Clarita, 28 of them in 2026. 12 local beekeepers on the Swarmed network cover the Santa Clarita area and respond to new reports for free.
When swarms happen in Santa Clarita
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 Santa Clarita by month, all years on record.
Recent swarm reports near Santa Clarita
- June 2026: swarm in a tree or log
- May 2026: swarm clustered on a tree or bush, about basketball size
- May 2026: swarm inside a structure
- May 2026: swarm outdoors, about basketball sizePhoto verified
- May 2026: swarm outdoorsPhoto verified
- April 2026: swarm outdoors, about rugby ball size
- April 2026: swarm outdoors
- April 2026: swarm outdoors, 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 (12 cover the Santa Clarita area).
- Step 3
A beekeeper claims the report and collects the colony alive, then relocates it to a managed hive.
Santa Clarita bee swarm questions
- How much does bee swarm removal cost in Santa Clarita?
- Nothing. Swarmed connects you with 12 local beekeepers covering the Santa Clarita area who collect healthy honey bee swarms for free and relocate them to managed hives.
- When is bee swarm season in Santa Clarita, California?
- In Los Angeles County, swarm reports peak in April, which accounts for about 25% of the year's swarms. So far in 2026, 28 swarms have been reported within 25km of Santa Clarita.
- How fast do beekeepers respond to swarm reports near Santa Clarita?
- 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 Santa Clarita?
- 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.