Report Honeybee Swarms for Safe Relocation

The City of Bellflower encourages residents to help protect local pollinators by safely reporting honeybee swarms rather than contacting extermination services.

Residents may notice large, dense clusters of honeybees resting on trees, fences or buildings. While these groupings can look alarming, they are part of the bees' lifecycle. During this temporary phase, scout bees search for a permanent nesting site while the rest of the colony waits nearby. They are typically nonaggressive during this time of transition.

To help protect these important pollinators, the City recommends using a free online reporting platform that connects community members directly with local beekeepers who can safely relocate the colonies. Most reports receive a response in under 15 minutes, and many swarm relocations are completed at no cost.

With honeybee populations facing historic losses, preserving every colony is critical.These pollinators play a vital role in supporting local gardens, agriculture and healthy ecosystems. By choosing relocation over extermination, Bellflower residents can help protect both the local environment and the community.

To report a honeybee swarm, visit beeswarmed.org/report-bee-colony.