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Bee Swarm Removal in New Kensington, Pennsylvania
75 honey bee swarms have been reported within 25km of New Kensington, 29 of them in 2026. 33 local beekeepers on the Swarmed network cover the New Kensington area and respond to new reports for free.
When swarms happen in New Kensington
In Westmoreland County, swarm season peaks in May, when about 56% of the year's swarms are reported. Warmth accumulated so far this year is running about 26% ahead of last year, so colonies are likely to swarm earlier than usual.
Reports near New Kensington by month, all years on record.
Recent swarm reports near New Kensington
- June 2026: swarm outdoors, about basketball size
- June 2026: swarm clustered on a tree or bush, about tennis ball sizePhoto verified
- May 2026: swarm clustered on a tree or bush, about rugby ball sizePhoto verified
- May 2026: swarm clustered on a tree or bush, about rugby ball sizePhoto verified
- May 2026: swarm outdoors, about beach ball or larger sizePhoto verified
- May 2026: swarm clustered on a tree or bush, about basketball sizePhoto verified
- May 2026: swarm clustered on a tree or bush, about rugby ball sizePhoto verified
- May 2026: swarm clustered on a tree or bush, about rugby ball 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 (33 cover the New Kensington area).
- Step 3
A beekeeper claims the report and collects the colony alive, then relocates it to a managed hive.
New Kensington bee swarm questions
- How much does bee swarm removal cost in New Kensington?
- Nothing. Swarmed connects you with 33 local beekeepers covering the New Kensington area who collect healthy honey bee swarms for free and relocate them to managed hives.
- When is bee swarm season in New Kensington, Pennsylvania?
- In Westmoreland County, swarm reports peak in May, which accounts for about 56% of the year's swarms. So far in 2026, 29 swarms have been reported within 25km of New Kensington.
- How fast do beekeepers respond to swarm reports near New Kensington?
- Over the last two years in Westmoreland County, 68% of swarm reports were claimed by a beekeeper, typically within 16 minutes of being reported.
- Are the bees harmed during removal in New Kensington?
- 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.