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Bee Swarm Removal in Minnetonka, Minnesota
92 honey bee swarms have been reported within 25km of Minnetonka, 32 of them in 2026. 35 local beekeepers on the Swarmed network cover the Minnetonka area and respond to new reports for free.
When swarms happen in Minnetonka
In Hennepin County, swarm season peaks in May, when about 27% of the year's swarms are reported. Warmth accumulated so far this year is running about 21% ahead of last year, so colonies are likely to swarm earlier than usual.
Reports near Minnetonka by month, all years on record.
Recent swarm reports near Minnetonka
- June 2026: swarm inside a structure
- June 2026: swarm clustered on a tree or bush, about basketball size
- June 2026: swarm clustered on a tree or bush, about basketball size
- June 2026: swarm inside a structure
- June 2026: swarm inside a structure
- June 2026: swarm inside a structure
- June 2026: swarm outdoors
- June 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 (35 cover the Minnetonka area).
- Step 3
A beekeeper claims the report and collects the colony alive, then relocates it to a managed hive.
Minnetonka bee swarm questions
- How much does bee swarm removal cost in Minnetonka?
- Nothing. Swarmed connects you with 35 local beekeepers covering the Minnetonka area who collect healthy honey bee swarms for free and relocate them to managed hives.
- When is bee swarm season in Minnetonka, Minnesota?
- In Hennepin County, swarm reports peak in May, which accounts for about 27% of the year's swarms. So far in 2026, 32 swarms have been reported within 25km of Minnetonka.
- How fast do beekeepers respond to swarm reports near Minnetonka?
- Over the last two years in Hennepin County, 50% of swarm reports were claimed by a beekeeper, typically within 2 hours of being reported.
- Are the bees harmed during removal in Minnetonka?
- 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.