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Bee Swarm Removal in Morristown, New Jersey
71 honey bee swarms have been reported within 25km of Morristown, 16 of them in 2026. 15 local beekeepers on the Swarmed network cover the Morristown area and respond to new reports for free.
When swarms happen in Morristown
In Morris County, swarm season peaks in August, when about 38% 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 Morristown by month, all years on record.
Recent swarm reports near Morristown
- June 2026: swarm inside a structurePhoto verified
- June 2026: swarm clustered on a tree or bush, about rugby ball sizePhoto verified
- May 2026: swarm inside a structure
- May 2026: swarm outdoors
- May 2026: swarm outdoors, about rugby ball sizePhoto verified
- May 2026: swarm outdoors, about rugby ball sizePhoto verified
- May 2026: swarm clustered on a tree or bush, about basketball sizePhoto verified
- May 2026: swarm outdoorsPhoto 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 (15 cover the Morristown area).
- Step 3
A beekeeper claims the report and collects the colony alive, then relocates it to a managed hive.
Morristown bee swarm questions
- How much does bee swarm removal cost in Morristown?
- Nothing. Swarmed connects you with 15 local beekeepers covering the Morristown area who collect healthy honey bee swarms for free and relocate them to managed hives.
- When is bee swarm season in Morristown, New Jersey?
- In Morris County, swarm reports peak in August, which accounts for about 38% of the year's swarms. So far in 2026, 16 swarms have been reported within 25km of Morristown.
- How fast do beekeepers respond to swarm reports near Morristown?
- Over the last two years in Morris County, 63% of swarm reports were claimed by a beekeeper, typically within 4 days of being reported.
- Are the bees harmed during removal in Morristown?
- 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.