Swarm Removal in South Florida
A swarm is a temporary cluster outside. Speed matters before the bees move into a wall.
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What Is a Swarm?
A swarm is a cluster of honey bees resting in the open — often on a branch, fence, or eave — while scouts look for a new home. There is usually little or no comb yet.
If bees are flying in and out of a hole in a wall or roof, that is an established colony, not a resting swarm. See our bee removal process for that walkthrough.
What to Do If You See a Swarm of Bees
Stay back, clear the area, and call us. Do not wait for the cluster to move into a wall.
Step 1: Stay calm
Do not approach, swat, or try to move the cluster. Keep a safe distance.
Step 2: Bring kids and pets inside
Clear people and animals from the area. Keep the flight path clear if you can do so safely.
Step 3: Do not spray or disturb
Do not use insecticide, a hose, or noisy equipment near the bees, and do not knock the cluster down.
Step 4: Note details from a distance
Size, height, what they are on, and how long they have been there help. Take a photo only if it is safe.
Step 5: Call us
Call 954-547-9951 while the bees are still outside. Live capture is usually simpler before they move into a wall or roof.
In South Florida, feral honey bees may be Africanized. Treat every swarm with caution and do not disturb it. Africanized honey bee guidance covers safety when a colony is highly defensive.
Act while they are still outside
Why Speed Matters
A swarm resting in the open often moves on within about 72 hours. Call us while the bees are still outside — especially near people, pets, or a structure — before they choose a wall, soffit, or roof.
Once they build comb in a cavity, waiting usually makes the job larger. Collected while still outside, a swarm is typically simpler than opening a structure.