2026 Swarm List
Puget Sound Beekeepers Association
PSBA volunteers listed below capture and remove honey bee swarms as a free public service. Report swarms as soon as possible by calling or texting (w/ photo) a beekeeper near you.
A honey bee swarm is a mass of bees hanging from a limb, branch, or other object.
Honey Bee or Yellow Jacket?
From a distance, the easiest distinguishing feature is color:
- Yellow Jackets / Wasps: Bright yellow and black banding. They are usually smooth and shiny.
- Honey Bees: More subdued. Colors are typically black, brown-tannish, or orangish. They appear fuzzy.
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- * Rehome bumble bee nests
- ^ Cutout honeybee nests from inside buildings
- ~ Remove wasps, hornets, and yellow jacket nests
- # Recover swarms above 18 feet