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Bee Swarm Removal in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
89 honey bee swarms have been reported within 25km of Milwaukee, 32 of them in 2026. 32 local beekeepers on the Swarmed network cover the Milwaukee area and respond to new reports for free.
When swarms happen in Milwaukee
In Milwaukee County, swarm season peaks in September, when about 26% of the year's swarms are reported. Warmth accumulated so far this year is running about 15% ahead of last year, so colonies are likely to swarm earlier than usual.
Reports near Milwaukee by month, all years on record.
Recent swarm reports near Milwaukee
- June 2026: swarm inside a structure
- June 2026: swarm inside a structure
- June 2026: swarm outdoors, about rugby ball size
- May 2026: swarm inside a structure
- May 2026: swarm inside a structure
- May 2026: swarm inside a structure
- May 2026: swarm clustered on a tree or bush
- 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 (32 cover the Milwaukee area).
- Step 3
A beekeeper claims the report and collects the colony alive, then relocates it to a managed hive.
Milwaukee bee swarm questions
- How much does bee swarm removal cost in Milwaukee?
- Nothing. Swarmed connects you with 32 local beekeepers covering the Milwaukee area who collect healthy honey bee swarms for free and relocate them to managed hives.
- When is bee swarm season in Milwaukee, Wisconsin?
- In Milwaukee County, swarm reports peak in September, which accounts for about 26% of the year's swarms. So far in 2026, 32 swarms have been reported within 25km of Milwaukee.
- How fast do beekeepers respond to swarm reports near Milwaukee?
- Over the last two years in Milwaukee County, 89% of swarm reports were claimed by a beekeeper, typically within 26 minutes of being reported.
- Are the bees harmed during removal in Milwaukee?
- 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.