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Bee Swarm Removal in Princeton, New Jersey
68 honey bee swarms have been reported within 25km of Princeton, 10 of them in 2026. 18 local beekeepers on the Swarmed network cover the Princeton area and respond to new reports for free.
When swarms happen in Princeton
In Mercer County, swarm season peaks in April, when about 19% of the year's swarms are reported. Warmth accumulated so far this year is running about 7% ahead of last year, so colonies are likely to swarm earlier than usual.
Reports near Princeton by month, all years on record.
Recent swarm reports near Princeton
- June 2026: swarm clustered on a tree or bush, about beach ball or larger size
- May 2026: swarm inside a structure, about rugby ball size
- May 2026: swarm outdoors, about rugby ball sizePhoto verified
- May 2026: swarm clustered on a tree or bush
- May 2026: swarm clustered on a tree or bush, 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 inside a structure, about beach ball or larger size
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 Princeton area).
- Step 3
A beekeeper claims the report and collects the colony alive, then relocates it to a managed hive.
Princeton bee swarm questions
- How much does bee swarm removal cost in Princeton?
- Nothing. Swarmed connects you with 18 local beekeepers covering the Princeton area who collect healthy honey bee swarms for free and relocate them to managed hives.
- When is bee swarm season in Princeton, New Jersey?
- In Mercer County, swarm reports peak in April, which accounts for about 19% of the year's swarms. So far in 2026, 10 swarms have been reported within 25km of Princeton.
- How fast do beekeepers respond to swarm reports near Princeton?
- Over the last two years in Mercer County, 87% of swarm reports were claimed by a beekeeper, typically within 69 minutes of being reported.
- Are the bees harmed during removal in Princeton?
- 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.