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Found a honey bee swarm? Report it now.
If you see a large cluster of honey bees resting on a tree, fence, building, or other surface, send the location and a photo to our reporting network so a nearby beekeeper can respond. Reporting is free, anywhere in the United States.
No app or account is needed. Keep people and pets at a safe distance while you submit the report.
A useful report includes
Help a beekeeper find the swarm.
- Your location
- A photo from a safe distance
- The swarm's approximate height
Where we cover
Report a swarm from anywhere in the United States.
Swarm reports are accepted nationwide. Each report reaches the beekeepers on Swarmkeeper whose own distance and height preferences match it, so whoever responds is already close to you. Coverage is strongest where the beekeeper network is densest, and if nobody is available near you we would rather tell you than leave you waiting.
The Honey Bee Society is based in the Pacific Northwest, and that is where our teaching apiary, school programs, and in-person work happen. The swarm reporting network is not limited to it.
For beekeepers
Turn nearby swarm reports into real-time alerts.
Swarmkeeper is our free swarm-alert and swarm-management app for independent beekeepers and clubs. Set your preferred distance and height, then receive notifications when a matching swarm is reported near you.
Learn about SwarmkeeperAvailable for iOS and Android. The core app is free.
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