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Bee Swarm Removal in Harrison, New York
69 honey bee swarms have been reported within 25km of Harrison, 21 of them in 2026. 34 local beekeepers on the Swarmed network cover the Harrison area and respond to new reports for free.
When swarms happen in Harrison
In Westchester County, swarm season peaks in May, when about 41% of the year's swarms are reported. Warmth accumulated so far this year is running about 10% ahead of last year, so colonies are likely to swarm earlier than usual.
Reports near Harrison by month, all years on record.
Recent swarm reports near Harrison
- 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 outdoors, about basketball sizePhoto verified
- June 2026: swarm clustered on a tree or bush, about basketball sizePhoto verified
- June 2026: swarm clustered on a tree or bush, about basketball size
- June 2026: swarm clustered on a tree or bush, about basketball size
- June 2026: swarm in a tree or log
- May 2026: swarm outdoors, about basketball 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 (34 cover the Harrison area).
- Step 3
A beekeeper claims the report and collects the colony alive, then relocates it to a managed hive.
Harrison bee swarm questions
- How much does bee swarm removal cost in Harrison?
- Nothing. Swarmed connects you with 34 local beekeepers covering the Harrison area who collect healthy honey bee swarms for free and relocate them to managed hives.
- When is bee swarm season in Harrison, New York?
- In Westchester County, swarm reports peak in May, which accounts for about 41% of the year's swarms. So far in 2026, 21 swarms have been reported within 25km of Harrison.
- How fast do beekeepers respond to swarm reports near Harrison?
- Over the last two years in Westchester County, 71% of swarm reports were claimed by a beekeeper, typically within 8 hours of being reported.
- Are the bees harmed during removal in Harrison?
- 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.