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Bee Swarm Removal in Simi Valley, California
107 honey bee swarms have been reported within 25km of Simi Valley, 28 of them in 2026. 14 local beekeepers on the Swarmed network cover the Simi Valley area and respond to new reports for free.
When swarms happen in Simi Valley
In Ventura County, swarm season peaks in May, when about 19% of the year's swarms are reported. Warmth accumulated so far this year is running about 42% ahead of last year, so colonies are likely to swarm earlier than usual.
Reports near Simi Valley by month, all years on record.
Recent swarm reports near Simi Valley
- June 2026: swarm in a tree or log
- May 2026: swarm outdoors, about basketball sizePhoto verified
- May 2026: swarm clustered on a tree or bush, about basketball sizePhoto verified
- May 2026: swarm inside a structure, about tennis ball size
- May 2026: swarm clustered on a tree or bush, about basketball size
- May 2026: swarm inside a structure, about beach ball or larger size
- May 2026: swarm inside a structure
- May 2026: swarm inside a structure, about beach ball or larger 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 (14 cover the Simi Valley area).
- Step 3
A beekeeper claims the report and collects the colony alive, then relocates it to a managed hive.
Simi Valley bee swarm questions
- How much does bee swarm removal cost in Simi Valley?
- Nothing. Swarmed connects you with 14 local beekeepers covering the Simi Valley area who collect healthy honey bee swarms for free and relocate them to managed hives.
- When is bee swarm season in Simi Valley, California?
- In Ventura County, swarm reports peak in May, which accounts for about 19% of the year's swarms. So far in 2026, 28 swarms have been reported within 25km of Simi Valley.
- How fast do beekeepers respond to swarm reports near Simi Valley?
- Over the last two years in Ventura County, 97% of swarm reports were claimed by a beekeeper, typically within 26 minutes of being reported.
- Are the bees harmed during removal in Simi Valley?
- 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.