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Bee Swarm Removal in West Palm Beach, Florida
68 honey bee swarms have been reported within 25km of West Palm Beach, 30 of them in 2026. 10 local beekeepers on the Swarmed network cover the West Palm Beach area and respond to new reports for free.
When swarms happen in West Palm Beach
In Palm Beach County, swarm season peaks in May, when about 16% 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 West Palm Beach by month, all years on record.
Recent swarm reports near West Palm Beach
- June 2026: swarm outdoors, about rugby ball size
- June 2026: swarm outdoors, about rugby ball sizePhoto verified
- June 2026: swarm clustered on a tree or bush, about basketball sizePhoto verified
- June 2026: swarm clustered on a tree or bush, about basketball size
- May 2026: swarm inside a structure
- May 2026: swarm inside a structure
- May 2026: swarm inside a structure, about beach ball or larger sizePhoto verified
- May 2026: swarm outdoorsPhoto 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 (10 cover the West Palm Beach area).
- Step 3
A beekeeper claims the report and collects the colony alive, then relocates it to a managed hive.
West Palm Beach bee swarm questions
- How much does bee swarm removal cost in West Palm Beach?
- Nothing. Swarmed connects you with 10 local beekeepers covering the West Palm Beach area who collect healthy honey bee swarms for free and relocate them to managed hives.
- When is bee swarm season in West Palm Beach, Florida?
- In Palm Beach County, swarm reports peak in May, which accounts for about 16% of the year's swarms. So far in 2026, 30 swarms have been reported within 25km of West Palm Beach.
- How fast do beekeepers respond to swarm reports near West Palm Beach?
- Over the last two years in Palm Beach County, 38% of swarm reports were claimed by a beekeeper, typically within 2 hours of being reported.
- Are the bees harmed during removal in West Palm Beach?
- 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.