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Bee Swarm Removal in Waukesha, Wisconsin
73 honey bee swarms have been reported within 25km of Waukesha, 30 of them in 2026. 41 local beekeepers on the Swarmed network cover the Waukesha area and respond to new reports for free.
When swarms happen in Waukesha
In Waukesha County, swarm season peaks in May, when about 30% of the year's swarms are reported. Warmth accumulated so far this year is running about 48% ahead of last year, so colonies are likely to swarm earlier than usual.
Reports near Waukesha by month, all years on record.
Recent swarm reports near Waukesha
- June 2026: swarm inside a structure
- May 2026: swarm inside a structure
- May 2026: swarm outdoors
- May 2026: swarm inside a structure
- May 2026: swarm outdoors, about tennis ball sizePhoto verified
- May 2026: swarm clustered on a tree or bush, about tennis ball sizePhoto verified
- May 2026: swarm clustered on a tree or bush, about beach ball or larger size
- May 2026: swarm clustered on a tree or bush
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 (41 cover the Waukesha area).
- Step 3
A beekeeper claims the report and collects the colony alive, then relocates it to a managed hive.
Waukesha bee swarm questions
- How much does bee swarm removal cost in Waukesha?
- Nothing. Swarmed connects you with 41 local beekeepers covering the Waukesha area who collect healthy honey bee swarms for free and relocate them to managed hives.
- When is bee swarm season in Waukesha, Wisconsin?
- In Waukesha County, swarm reports peak in May, which accounts for about 30% of the year's swarms. So far in 2026, 30 swarms have been reported within 25km of Waukesha.
- How fast do beekeepers respond to swarm reports near Waukesha?
- Over the last two years in Waukesha County, 89% of swarm reports were claimed by a beekeeper, typically within 53 minutes of being reported.
- Are the bees harmed during removal in Waukesha?
- 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.