Bee Swarm Removal in Fairfax, Virginia

When swarms happen in Fairfax

In Fairfax County, swarm season peaks in August, when about 100% of the year's swarms are reported. Warmth accumulated so far this year is running about 11% ahead of last year, so colonies are likely to swarm earlier than usual.

Reports near Fairfax by month, all years on record.

Recent swarm reports near Fairfax

• May 2026: swarm clustered on a tree or bush, about basketball sizePhoto verified
• May 2026: swarm inside a structure, about beach ball or larger size
• May 2026: swarm outdoors, about basketball sizePhoto verified
• May 2026: swarm clustered on a tree or bush, about beach ball or larger sizePhoto verified
• May 2026: swarm clustered on a tree or bush, about basketball sizePhoto verified
• May 2026: swarm outdoors
• April 2026: swarm clustered on a tree or bush, about basketball sizePhoto verified
• April 2026: swarm inside a structure

Locations and reporter details stay private; reports support local swarm research and beekeeper alerts.

How free swarm removal works

1. Step 1

   Report the swarm with a photo and location. It takes about two minutes and costs nothing.

2. Step 2

   Nearby beekeepers on the Swarmed network get alerted instantly (25 cover the Fairfax area).

3. Step 3

   A beekeeper claims the report and collects the colony alive, then relocates it to a managed hive.

Fairfax bee swarm questions

How much does bee swarm removal cost in Fairfax?

Nothing. Swarmed connects you with 25 local beekeepers covering the Fairfax area who collect healthy honey bee swarms for free and relocate them to managed hives.

When is bee swarm season in Fairfax, Virginia?

In Fairfax County, swarm reports peak in August, which accounts for about 100% of the year's swarms. So far in 2026, 15 swarms have been reported within 25km of Fairfax.

Are the bees harmed during removal in Fairfax?

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.