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Bee Swarm Removal in Andover, Minnesota
74 honey bee swarms and colonies have been reported within 16 mi of Andover, 51 of them in 2026. 19 local beekeepers on the Swarmed network cover the Andover area and respond to new reports for free.
When bees show up in Andover
In Anoka County, reports peak in August, when about 31% of the year's reports come in. Warmth accumulated so far this year is running about 22% ahead of last year, so colonies are likely to swarm earlier than usual.
Reports near Andover by month, all years on record.
Recent swarm reports near Andover
- September 2026: swarm inside a structurePhoto verified
- September 2026: swarm outdoors
- September 2026: swarm inside a structure
- September 2026: swarm inside a structure, about beach ball or larger size
- September 2026: swarm outdoorsPhoto verified
- September 2026: swarm inside a structurePhoto verified
- August 2026: swarm inside a structure
- August 2026: swarm outdoors
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 (19 cover the Andover area).
- Step 3
A beekeeper claims the report and collects the colony alive, then relocates it to a managed hive.
Andover bee swarm questions
- How much does bee swarm removal cost in Andover?
- A swarm is normally free. Swarmed connects you with 19 local beekeepers covering the Andover area who collect healthy honey bee swarms and relocate them to managed hives, and they do not usually charge for a swarm resting in the open. Reporting is free, and a contribution to Swarmed is suggested afterwards but never required. It can depend on the situation, though: an unusually difficult retrieval may be quoted, and if the bees have moved into a wall, roof, floor or tree cavity that is an established colony rather than a swarm, known as a cutout, where the comb and honey have to be removed and a beekeeper or removal professional may quote you a fair price.
- Is a bee swarm the same as a colony inside my house?
- No, and the difference decides whether the job is free. A swarm is a cluster of bees resting in the open, on a branch, fence or post, while scouts look for a new home. It has no comb yet, so a beekeeper can normally collect it quickly and free of charge. Bees flying in and out of a gap in a structure have already built comb inside, which makes it a cutout: paid work that the attending beekeeper quotes directly. Swarmed does not set or take a share of that fee.
- When is bee swarm season in Andover, Minnesota?
- In Anoka County, reports peak in August, which accounts for about 31% of the year's reports. So far in 2026, 51 reports have come in within 16 mi of Andover.
- Are the bees harmed during removal in Andover?
- 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 September 10, 2026.