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Bee Swarm Removal in Portland, Oregon
132 honey bee swarms have been reported within 25km of Portland, 63 of them in 2026. 59 local beekeepers on the Swarmed network cover the Portland area and respond to new reports for free.
When swarms happen in Portland
In Multnomah County, swarm season peaks in April, when about 45% of the year's swarms are reported. Warmth accumulated so far this year is running about 27% ahead of last year, so colonies are likely to swarm earlier than usual.
Reports near Portland by month, all years on record.
Recent swarm reports near Portland
- June 2026: swarm clustered on a tree or bush, about rugby ball size
- June 2026: swarm outdoors, about tennis 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 basketball sizePhoto verified
- May 2026: swarm inside a structure
- May 2026: swarm clustered on a tree or bush, 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 (59 cover the Portland area).
- Step 3
A beekeeper claims the report and collects the colony alive, then relocates it to a managed hive.
Portland bee swarm questions
- How much does bee swarm removal cost in Portland?
- Nothing. Swarmed connects you with 59 local beekeepers covering the Portland area who collect healthy honey bee swarms for free and relocate them to managed hives.
- When is bee swarm season in Portland, Oregon?
- In Multnomah County, swarm reports peak in April, which accounts for about 45% of the year's swarms. So far in 2026, 63 swarms have been reported within 25km of Portland.
- How fast do beekeepers respond to swarm reports near Portland?
- Over the last two years in Multnomah County, 92% of swarm reports were claimed by a beekeeper, typically within 9 minutes of being reported.
- Are the bees harmed during removal in Portland?
- 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.