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Bee Swarm Removal in Boise City, Idaho
163 honey bee swarms have been reported within 25km of Boise City, 65 of them in 2026. 71 local beekeepers on the Swarmed network cover the Boise City area and respond to new reports for free.
When swarms happen in Boise City
In Ada County, swarm season peaks in May, when about 53% 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 Boise City by month, all years on record.
Recent swarm reports near Boise City
- June 2026: swarm clustered on a tree or bush, about basketball size
- June 2026: swarm outdoors, about rugby ball sizePhoto verified
- June 2026: swarm outdoors, about rugby ball size
- June 2026: swarm inside a structure
- May 2026: swarm clustered on a tree or bush, about basketball size
- May 2026: swarm in a tree or log, about basketball size
- May 2026: swarm clustered on a tree or bush, about basketball sizePhoto verified
- May 2026: swarm clustered on a tree or bush, about rugby ball 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 (71 cover the Boise City area).
- Step 3
A beekeeper claims the report and collects the colony alive, then relocates it to a managed hive.
Boise City bee swarm questions
- How much does bee swarm removal cost in Boise City?
- Nothing. Swarmed connects you with 71 local beekeepers covering the Boise City area who collect healthy honey bee swarms for free and relocate them to managed hives.
- When is bee swarm season in Boise City, Idaho?
- In Ada County, swarm reports peak in May, which accounts for about 53% of the year's swarms. So far in 2026, 65 swarms have been reported within 25km of Boise City.
- How fast do beekeepers respond to swarm reports near Boise City?
- Over the last two years in Ada County, 76% of swarm reports were claimed by a beekeeper, typically within 44 days of being reported.
- Are the bees harmed during removal in Boise City?
- 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.