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Bee Swarm Removal in Tigard, Oregon
116 honey bee swarms have been reported within 25km of Tigard, 58 of them in 2026. 60 local beekeepers on the Swarmed network cover the Tigard area and respond to new reports for free.
When swarms happen in Tigard
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 Tigard by month, all years on record.
Recent swarm reports near Tigard
- 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 inside a structure
- 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 inside a structure
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 (60 cover the Tigard area).
- Step 3
A beekeeper claims the report and collects the colony alive, then relocates it to a managed hive.
Tigard bee swarm questions
- How much does bee swarm removal cost in Tigard?
- Nothing. Swarmed connects you with 60 local beekeepers covering the Tigard area who collect healthy honey bee swarms for free and relocate them to managed hives.
- When is bee swarm season in Tigard, Oregon?
- In Washington County, swarm reports peak in May, which accounts for about 45% of the year's swarms. So far in 2026, 58 swarms have been reported within 25km of Tigard.
- How fast do beekeepers respond to swarm reports near Tigard?
- 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 Tigard?
- 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.