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Bee Swarm Removal in Mason, Ohio
94 honey bee swarms have been reported within 25km of Mason, 48 of them in 2026. 62 local beekeepers on the Swarmed network cover the Mason area and respond to new reports for free.
When swarms happen in Mason
In Warren 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 34% ahead of last year, so colonies are likely to swarm earlier than usual.
Reports near Mason by month, all years on record.
Recent swarm reports near Mason
- June 2026: swarm inside a structure, about rugby ball size
- June 2026: swarm in a tree or log, about tennis ball size
- June 2026: swarm in a tree or log, about tennis ball size
- June 2026: swarm clustered on a tree or bush, about rugby ball sizePhoto verified
- June 2026: swarm clustered on a tree or bush
- June 2026: swarm clustered on a tree or bush, about beach ball or larger size
- May 2026: swarm clustered on a tree or bush, about basketball sizePhoto verified
- May 2026: swarm inside a structurePhoto 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 (62 cover the Mason area).
- Step 3
A beekeeper claims the report and collects the colony alive, then relocates it to a managed hive.
Mason bee swarm questions
- How much does bee swarm removal cost in Mason?
- Nothing. Swarmed connects you with 62 local beekeepers covering the Mason area who collect healthy honey bee swarms for free and relocate them to managed hives.
- When is bee swarm season in Mason, Ohio?
- In Warren County, swarm reports peak in May, which accounts for about 33% of the year's swarms. So far in 2026, 48 swarms have been reported within 25km of Mason.
- How fast do beekeepers respond to swarm reports near Mason?
- Over the last two years in Warren County, 84% of swarm reports were claimed by a beekeeper, typically within 85 minutes of being reported.
- Are the bees harmed during removal in Mason?
- 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.