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Bee Swarm Removal in Paterson, New Jersey
99 honey bee swarms have been reported within 25km of Paterson, 38 of them in 2026. 36 local beekeepers on the Swarmed network cover the Paterson area and respond to new reports for free.
When swarms happen in Paterson
In Passaic County, swarm season peaks in May, when about 33% of the year's swarms are reported. Warmth accumulated so far this year is running about 24% ahead of last year, so colonies are likely to swarm earlier than usual.
Reports near Paterson by month, all years on record.
Recent swarm reports near Paterson
- May 2026: swarm inside a structure
- May 2026: swarm clustered on a tree or bush, about rugby ball sizePhoto verified
- May 2026: swarm in a tree or log, about basketball sizePhoto verified
- May 2026: swarm outdoors, about basketball size
- May 2026: swarm clustered on a tree or bush, about beach ball or larger size
- May 2026: swarm outdoors
- May 2026: swarm outdoors
- May 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 (36 cover the Paterson area).
- Step 3
A beekeeper claims the report and collects the colony alive, then relocates it to a managed hive.
Paterson bee swarm questions
- How much does bee swarm removal cost in Paterson?
- Nothing. Swarmed connects you with 36 local beekeepers covering the Paterson area who collect healthy honey bee swarms for free and relocate them to managed hives.
- When is bee swarm season in Paterson, New Jersey?
- In Passaic County, swarm reports peak in May, which accounts for about 33% of the year's swarms. So far in 2026, 38 swarms have been reported within 25km of Paterson.
- How fast do beekeepers respond to swarm reports near Paterson?
- Over the last two years in Passaic County, 44% of swarm reports were claimed by a beekeeper, typically within 22 minutes of being reported.
- Are the bees harmed during removal in Paterson?
- 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.