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Bee Swarm Removal in Hillsboro, Oregon
103 honey bee swarms have been reported within 25km of Hillsboro, 50 of them in 2026. 35 local beekeepers on the Swarmed network cover the Hillsboro area and respond to new reports for free.
When swarms happen in Hillsboro
In Washington County, swarm season peaks in May, when about 45% of the year's swarms are reported. Warmth accumulated so far this year is running about 44% ahead of last year, so colonies are likely to swarm earlier than usual.
Reports near Hillsboro by month, all years on record.
Recent swarm reports near Hillsboro
- June 2026: swarm clustered on a tree or bush, about rugby ball size
- June 2026: swarm clustered on a tree or bush, about rugby ball size
- June 2026: swarm outdoors, about rugby ball size
- May 2026: swarm clustered on a tree or bush, about basketball sizePhoto verified
- May 2026: swarm clustered on a tree or bush, about beach ball or larger size
- May 2026: swarm clustered on a tree or bush, about beach ball or larger size
- May 2026: swarm outdoors, about basketball size
- May 2026: swarm clustered on a tree or bush, about beach ball or larger 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 (35 cover the Hillsboro area).
- Step 3
A beekeeper claims the report and collects the colony alive, then relocates it to a managed hive.
Hillsboro bee swarm questions
- How much does bee swarm removal cost in Hillsboro?
- Nothing. Swarmed connects you with 35 local beekeepers covering the Hillsboro area who collect healthy honey bee swarms for free and relocate them to managed hives.
- When is bee swarm season in Hillsboro, Oregon?
- In Washington County, swarm reports peak in May, which accounts for about 45% of the year's swarms. So far in 2026, 50 swarms have been reported within 25km of Hillsboro.
- How fast do beekeepers respond to swarm reports near Hillsboro?
- Over the last two years in Washington County, 87% of swarm reports were claimed by a beekeeper, typically within 9 minutes of being reported.
- Are the bees harmed during removal in Hillsboro?
- 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.