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Bee Swarm Removal in Nampa, Idaho
135 honey bee swarms have been reported within 25km of Nampa, 49 of them in 2026. 51 local beekeepers on the Swarmed network cover the Nampa area and respond to new reports for free.
When swarms happen in Nampa
In Canyon County, swarm season peaks in May, when about 47% 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 Nampa by month, all years on record.
Recent swarm reports near Nampa
- June 2026: swarm outdoors, about rugby ball sizePhoto verified
- June 2026: swarm inside a structurePhoto verified
- June 2026: swarm inside a structure
- June 2026: swarm clustered on a tree or bush, about basketball size
- June 2026: swarm outdoors
- June 2026: swarm outdoors
- May 2026: swarm clustered on a tree or bush, about basketball size
- May 2026: swarm clustered on a tree or bush, about basketball 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 (51 cover the Nampa area).
- Step 3
A beekeeper claims the report and collects the colony alive, then relocates it to a managed hive.
Nampa bee swarm questions
- How much does bee swarm removal cost in Nampa?
- Nothing. Swarmed connects you with 51 local beekeepers covering the Nampa area who collect healthy honey bee swarms for free and relocate them to managed hives.
- When is bee swarm season in Nampa, Idaho?
- In Canyon County, swarm reports peak in May, which accounts for about 47% of the year's swarms. So far in 2026, 49 swarms have been reported within 25km of Nampa.
- How fast do beekeepers respond to swarm reports near Nampa?
- Over the last two years in Canyon County, 70% of swarm reports were claimed by a beekeeper, typically within 5 days of being reported.
- Are the bees harmed during removal in Nampa?
- 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.