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Bee Swarm Removal in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
208 honey bee swarms have been reported within 25km of Philadelphia, 77 of them in 2026. 60 local beekeepers on the Swarmed network cover the Philadelphia area and respond to new reports for free.
When swarms happen in Philadelphia
In Philadelphia 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 12% ahead of last year, so colonies are likely to swarm earlier than usual.
Reports near Philadelphia by month, all years on record.
Recent swarm reports near Philadelphia
- June 2026: swarm outdoors
- June 2026: swarm inside a structure
- June 2026: swarm inside a structure, about tennis ball size
- June 2026: swarm outdoors
- June 2026: swarm outdoorsPhoto verified
- June 2026: swarm outdoors, about basketball sizePhoto verified
- June 2026: swarm outdoors, about basketball size
- June 2026: swarm clustered on a tree or bush, about rugby ball 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 (60 cover the Philadelphia area).
- Step 3
A beekeeper claims the report and collects the colony alive, then relocates it to a managed hive.
Philadelphia bee swarm questions
- How much does bee swarm removal cost in Philadelphia?
- Nothing. Swarmed connects you with 60 local beekeepers covering the Philadelphia area who collect healthy honey bee swarms for free and relocate them to managed hives.
- When is bee swarm season in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?
- In Philadelphia County, swarm reports peak in May, which accounts for about 33% of the year's swarms. So far in 2026, 77 swarms have been reported within 25km of Philadelphia.
- How fast do beekeepers respond to swarm reports near Philadelphia?
- Over the last two years in Philadelphia County, 82% of swarm reports were claimed by a beekeeper, typically within 12 minutes of being reported.
- Are the bees harmed during removal in Philadelphia?
- 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.
Bee removal in other Pennsylvania cities
Swarm statistics come from reports submitted to Swarmed and are refreshed daily. Last updated June 13, 2026.