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Bee Swarm Removal in Perth Amboy, New Jersey
89 honey bee swarms have been reported within 25km of Perth Amboy, 16 of them in 2026. 18 local beekeepers on the Swarmed network cover the Perth Amboy area and respond to new reports for free.
When swarms happen in Perth Amboy
In Middlesex County, swarm season peaks in August, when about 28% of the year's swarms are reported. Warmth accumulated so far this year is running about 12% ahead of last year, so colonies are likely to swarm earlier than usual.
Reports near Perth Amboy by month, all years on record.
Recent swarm reports near Perth Amboy
- June 2026: swarm clustered on a tree or bush, about basketball sizePhoto verified
- June 2026: swarm outdoors
- June 2026: swarm inside a structurePhoto verified
- June 2026: swarm clustered on a tree or bush, about rugby ball sizePhoto verified
- May 2026: swarm outdoors
- May 2026: swarm outdoors
- May 2026: swarm clustered on a tree or bush, about basketball sizePhoto verified
- 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 (18 cover the Perth Amboy area).
- Step 3
A beekeeper claims the report and collects the colony alive, then relocates it to a managed hive.
Perth Amboy bee swarm questions
- How much does bee swarm removal cost in Perth Amboy?
- Nothing. Swarmed connects you with 18 local beekeepers covering the Perth Amboy area who collect healthy honey bee swarms for free and relocate them to managed hives.
- When is bee swarm season in Perth Amboy, New Jersey?
- In Middlesex County, swarm reports peak in August, which accounts for about 28% of the year's swarms. So far in 2026, 16 swarms have been reported within 25km of Perth Amboy.
- How fast do beekeepers respond to swarm reports near Perth Amboy?
- Over the last two years in Middlesex County, 68% of swarm reports were claimed by a beekeeper, typically within 42 minutes of being reported.
- Are the bees harmed during removal in Perth Amboy?
- 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.