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Bee Swarm Removal in Barnstable Town, Massachusetts
68 honey bee swarms have been reported within 25km of Barnstable Town, 13 of them in 2026. 28 local beekeepers on the Swarmed network cover the Barnstable Town area and respond to new reports for free.
When swarms happen in Barnstable Town
In Barnstable County, swarm season peaks in July, when about 32% of the year's swarms are reported. Warmth accumulated so far this year is running about 15% behind last year, so swarm season is likely to run later than usual.
Reports near Barnstable Town by month, all years on record.
Recent swarm reports near Barnstable Town
- June 2026: swarm inside a structure, about tennis ball sizePhoto verified
- June 2026: swarm inside a structurePhoto verified
- June 2026: swarm inside a structure
- June 2026: swarm outdoors
- June 2026: swarm inside a structurePhoto verified
- June 2026: swarm outdoors
- June 2026: swarm clustered on a tree or bush, about basketball size
- June 2026: swarm inside a structure
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 (28 cover the Barnstable Town area).
- Step 3
A beekeeper claims the report and collects the colony alive, then relocates it to a managed hive.
Barnstable Town bee swarm questions
- How much does bee swarm removal cost in Barnstable Town?
- Nothing. Swarmed connects you with 28 local beekeepers covering the Barnstable Town area who collect healthy honey bee swarms for free and relocate them to managed hives.
- When is bee swarm season in Barnstable Town, Massachusetts?
- In Barnstable County, swarm reports peak in July, which accounts for about 32% of the year's swarms. So far in 2026, 13 swarms have been reported within 25km of Barnstable Town.
- How fast do beekeepers respond to swarm reports near Barnstable Town?
- Over the last two years in Barnstable County, 73% of swarm reports were claimed by a beekeeper, typically within 2 hours of being reported.
- Are the bees harmed during removal in Barnstable Town?
- 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.