Cabarrus County
Beekeepers Association
Honeybee Swarms
The most likely time for a honeybee colony to swarm starts in April and runs through spring, though it is possible to see a swarm in fall.
Honeybee swarms are usually very gentle since a swarm does not have any brood to protect. Do the bees a favor and call a local beekeeper to give them a new home.
Typically a swarm will be in a mass, hanging from a branch or a surface.
Honeybees will often gather around a water source or food supply. This is sometimes mistaken for a swarm but these are only forager bees gathering resources for their colony.
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If you think you have a swarm, don't spray them with insecticides. Instead, call your local beekeeper. Several of our members would be happy to take them off your hands.
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Before contacting one of our beekeepers, look over our guide to help you identify and distinguish honeybees from other insects.
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Below is a list of our members that will be happy to collect any swarms. Our beekeepers do not charge for removing swarms.