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Bee Swarm Removal in Newark, New Jersey
207 honey bee swarms have been reported within 25km of Newark, 69 of them in 2026. 47 local beekeepers on the Swarmed network cover the Newark area and respond to new reports for free.
When swarms happen in Newark
In Essex 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 15% ahead of last year, so colonies are likely to swarm earlier than usual.
Reports near Newark by month, all years on record.
Recent swarm reports near Newark
- June 2026: swarm inside a structurePhoto verified
- June 2026: swarm clustered on a tree or bush, about tennis ball sizePhoto verified
- June 2026: swarm clustered on a tree or bush, about rugby ball sizePhoto verified
- May 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 clustered on a tree or bush, about rugby ball size
- May 2026: swarm clustered on a tree or bush, about rugby ball 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 (47 cover the Newark area).
- Step 3
A beekeeper claims the report and collects the colony alive, then relocates it to a managed hive.
Newark bee swarm questions
- How much does bee swarm removal cost in Newark?
- Nothing. Swarmed connects you with 47 local beekeepers covering the Newark area who collect healthy honey bee swarms for free and relocate them to managed hives.
- When is bee swarm season in Newark, New Jersey?
- In Essex County, swarm reports peak in May, which accounts for about 27% of the year's swarms. So far in 2026, 69 swarms have been reported within 25km of Newark.
- How fast do beekeepers respond to swarm reports near Newark?
- Over the last two years in Essex County, 46% of swarm reports were claimed by a beekeeper, typically within 24 minutes of being reported.
- Are the bees harmed during removal in Newark?
- 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.