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Bee Swarm Removal in Glen Cove, New York
100 honey bee swarms have been reported within 25km of Glen Cove, 31 of them in 2026. 30 local beekeepers on the Swarmed network cover the Glen Cove area and respond to new reports for free.
When swarms happen in Glen Cove
In Nassau County, swarm season peaks in May, when about 36% of the year's swarms are reported. Warmth accumulated so far this year is running about 17% ahead of last year, so colonies are likely to swarm earlier than usual.
Reports near Glen Cove by month, all years on record.
Recent swarm reports near Glen Cove
- June 2026: swarm inside a structure, about beach ball or larger size
- June 2026: swarm clustered on a tree or bush, about rugby ball sizePhoto verified
- June 2026: swarm inside a structure
- June 2026: swarm outdoors, about basketball sizePhoto verified
- June 2026: swarm clustered on a tree or bush, about basketball sizePhoto verified
- June 2026: swarm in a tree or log
- May 2026: swarm inside a structure
- May 2026: swarm in a tree or log, about basketball 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 (30 cover the Glen Cove area).
- Step 3
A beekeeper claims the report and collects the colony alive, then relocates it to a managed hive.
Glen Cove bee swarm questions
- How much does bee swarm removal cost in Glen Cove?
- Nothing. Swarmed connects you with 30 local beekeepers covering the Glen Cove area who collect healthy honey bee swarms for free and relocate them to managed hives.
- When is bee swarm season in Glen Cove, New York?
- In Nassau County, swarm reports peak in May, which accounts for about 36% of the year's swarms. So far in 2026, 31 swarms have been reported within 25km of Glen Cove.
- How fast do beekeepers respond to swarm reports near Glen Cove?
- Over the last two years in Nassau County, 50% of swarm reports were claimed by a beekeeper, typically within 61 minutes of being reported.
- Are the bees harmed during removal in Glen Cove?
- 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.