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Bee Swarm Removal in St. Clair Shores, Michigan
94 honey bee swarms have been reported within 25km of St. Clair Shores, 32 of them in 2026. 12 local beekeepers on the Swarmed network cover the St. Clair Shores area and respond to new reports for free.
When swarms happen in St. Clair Shores
In Macomb County, swarm season peaks in August, when about 23% of the year's swarms are reported. Warmth accumulated so far this year is running about 30% ahead of last year, so colonies are likely to swarm earlier than usual.
Reports near St. Clair Shores by month, all years on record.
Recent swarm reports near St. Clair Shores
- June 2026: swarm inside a structure
- June 2026: swarm clustered on a tree or bush, about basketball sizePhoto verified
- June 2026: swarm inside a structure
- June 2026: swarm inside a structure
- June 2026: swarm clustered on a tree or bush, about basketball size
- June 2026: swarm outdoors, about rugby ball size
- June 2026: swarm outdoors, about beach ball or larger size
- June 2026: swarm outdoors, 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 (12 cover the St. Clair Shores area).
- Step 3
A beekeeper claims the report and collects the colony alive, then relocates it to a managed hive.
St. Clair Shores bee swarm questions
- How much does bee swarm removal cost in St. Clair Shores?
- Nothing. Swarmed connects you with 12 local beekeepers covering the St. Clair Shores area who collect healthy honey bee swarms for free and relocate them to managed hives.
- When is bee swarm season in St. Clair Shores, Michigan?
- In Macomb County, swarm reports peak in August, which accounts for about 23% of the year's swarms. So far in 2026, 32 swarms have been reported within 25km of St. Clair Shores.
- How fast do beekeepers respond to swarm reports near St. Clair Shores?
- Over the last two years in Macomb County, 85% of swarm reports were claimed by a beekeeper, typically within 12 hours of being reported.
- Are the bees harmed during removal in St. Clair Shores?
- 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.