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Bee Swarm Removal in Scranton, Pennsylvania
56 honey bee swarms and colonies have been reported within 16 mi of Scranton, 36 of them in 2026. 17 local beekeepers on the Swarmed network cover the Scranton area and respond to new reports for free.
As seen in
36
Swarms reported in 2026
56
Swarms on record nearby
17
Beekeepers in range
10 minutes
Median beekeeper response in Lackawanna County
When bees show up in Scranton
Around Scranton, reports peak in September, when about 30% of the year's reports come in. Warmth accumulated so far this year is running about 22% ahead of last year, so colonies are likely to swarm earlier than usual.
Reports near Scranton by month, all years on record.
Recent swarm reports near Scranton
- October 2026: swarm inside a structure
- September 2026: swarm inside a structurePhoto verified
- September 2026: swarm inside a structure
- September 2026: swarm outdoors, about basketball size
- September 2026: swarm inside a structure, about tennis ball size
- September 2026: swarm outdoors, about rugby ball sizePhoto verified
- September 2026: swarm outdoors, about beach ball or larger size
- September 2026: swarm outdoors, 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 (17 cover the Scranton area).
- Step 3
A beekeeper claims the report and collects the colony alive, then relocates it to a managed hive.
What people say about Swarmed
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- We definitely recommend Swarmed. We got three responses within 10 minutes of submitting our request. A beekeeper was out to remove our bee swarm within an hour. Great service! (George)
- What an awesome service. We had a swarm pop up at our house and once our Swarmed report was submitted, had 3 beekeepers reach out in a matter of minutes. … (Madison)
- I downloaded the app, filled out the report and was contacted by the beekeeper. He was at my home 20 mins later and collected the swarm. Fantastic (Toby)
- Fantastic service. Within 15 minutes someone had claimed my swarm submission and within an hour Gabriel had come and removed the swarm. Great, great service. (Kimberly)
- What a great app for those that want to keep the bees rather than exterminate (Jim)
- … I filled out the online form and was contacted within minutes! They were at my house within 30 minutes! … (Sue)
- I received a phone call within 10 minutes of reporting, bee keeper arrived within 40 minutes to collect them! Such a wonderful resource for both party’s (Patricia)
- received a call within 15 mins of letting them know about the bee hive in my tree. Kyle came out within the hour and rescued the bees (Colleen)
Scranton bee swarm questions
- How much does bee swarm removal cost in Scranton?
- A swarm is normally free. Swarmed connects you with 17 local beekeepers covering the Scranton area who collect healthy honey bee swarms and relocate them to managed hives, and they do not usually charge for a swarm resting in the open. Reporting is free, and a contribution to Swarmed is suggested afterwards but never required. It can depend on the situation, though: an unusually difficult retrieval may be quoted, and if the bees have moved into a wall, roof, floor or tree cavity that is an established colony rather than a swarm, known as a cutout, where the comb and honey have to be removed and a beekeeper or removal professional may quote you a fair price.
- Is a bee swarm the same as a colony inside my house?
- No, and the difference decides whether the job is free. A swarm is a cluster of bees resting in the open, on a branch, fence or post, while scouts look for a new home. It has no comb yet, so a beekeeper can normally collect it quickly and free of charge. Bees flying in and out of a gap in a structure have already built comb inside, which makes it a cutout: paid work that the attending beekeeper quotes directly. Swarmed does not set or take a share of that fee.
- When is bee swarm season in Scranton, Pennsylvania?
- Around Scranton, reports peak in September, which accounts for about 30% of the year's reports. So far in 2026, 36 reports have come in within 16 mi of Scranton.
- How fast do beekeepers respond to swarm reports near Scranton?
- Over the last two years in Lackawanna County, a beekeeper typically claimed a swarm report within 10 minutes of it being reported. 17 local beekeepers on the Swarmed network are in range of Scranton, and every one of them is alerted the moment a report comes in.
- Are the bees harmed during removal in Scranton?
- 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.
Keep bees near Scranton?
36 swarms were reported within 16 mi of Scranton in 2026. Swarmed sends local beekeepers a free alert the moment a swarm is reported near them, so you hear about it while the bees are still there.
Bee removal in other Pennsylvania cities
Swarm statistics come from reports submitted to Swarmed and are refreshed daily. Last updated October 25, 2026.