Do you have a swarm of bees?

Honeybee swarming is a natural part of their reproductive process. Though the sight and sound of a swarm may seem frightening, please know that the bees are simply looking for a new home! You can help the bees by contacting one of our volunteer beekeepers to come and collect them.

First things first, are they honeybees?

Please do not contact our beekeepers for yellow jacket nest removals.

Here are some helpful tips to help you identify what you are seeing:

Are the bees clustered together outside similar to this picture?

If the answer is yes, please proceed with your swarm report form below!

Are the bees inside of a cavity, such as a wall or a tree?

If the answer is yes, please contact a professional bee removal service.

Are the bees coming out of the ground or a paper type nest?

If the answer is yes, please read this article.

Report a Swarm

Filling out this form will trigger an automatic email that will share a list of nearby beekeepers and their contact information. Please check your spam/promotions email if you don't see it in your main inbox.

Please do not invite multiple beekeepers to collect the bees.

Be prepared to answer questions for beekeeper so that they can know what to expect.

Disclaimer: Bee swarm management and swarm removal activities require a unique beekeeper skill set. In some cases, a beekeeper may not have the knowledge, equipment, or competency to remove or capture bee swarms. Oregon State Beekeepers Association can provide access to local beekeepers and regional beekeeper organizations that can assist in swarm removal or capture. These local beekeepers and regional beekeeper organizations with individual beekeepers have volunteered to be available for bee swarm removal and/or capture. However, OSBA and these organizations do not a) provide assurances as to any particular beekeeper’s ability to successfully remove and/or capture a bee swarm, and b) have any knowledge as to whether a particular beekeeper has a local contractor’s license, bonding capability, or liability insurance relative to their swarm removal activities. Should exterior or interior structural work be required on any building or residence to provide access for swarm removal, a property owner is advised to seek a professional contractor with the appropriate licensing and liability insurance to undertake such a project.