Swarm lists by state
Arizona
Arizona residents should assume wild honey bees may be Africanized, especially in low-desert urban areas where feral colonies readily use walls, roofs, sheds, and other cavities. The most useful official pages I found are the Arizona Apicultural Society’s bee-removal list, University of Arizona Extension’s wild-honey-bee guidance, and Arizona Department of Agriculture FAQs explaining that AZDA does not handle bee-removal calls.
Checked against official sources on October 4, 2026. Rules and links change; confirm with the office listed before you act.
- Swarm or bee removal list
- Official page →
- State beekeepers association
- Arizona Apicultural Society
- Typical swarm season
- March to June
- Africanized honey bees
- established
Official resources in Arizona
Current statewide beekeepers association site with meetings, contacts, and links for Arizona residents.
Best current official swarm/bee-removal list I found for Arizona residents, especially Phoenix and nearby areas.
Official UA Extension guidance on identifying wild honey bees, risks, and safe response in Arizona.
Official UA Extension page explaining Arizona-specific spring buildup and swarm-management timing.
AZDA FAQ stating the department does not handle bee-related issues and directing residents to local professionals or Extension.
Key facts for Arizona
- UA Extension says Africanized honey bees were first seen in Arizona in 1993 and have been recorded statewide.
- UA Extension says any wild honeybee in Arizona should be considered an Africanized honey bee.
- Arizona Apicultural Society says almost all honey bee swarms or feral colonies in the Phoenix area are Africanized.
- Southern Arizona Beekeeping Association says Southern Arizona swarm season tends to run from March 1 to June 15.
- AZDA’s Plants FAQ says the Arizona Department of Agriculture does not handle bee-related issues or swarm-removal calls.
What to do next
- If bees are clustered temporarily, keep people and pets away and use the Arizona Apicultural Society bee-removal list instead of disturbing them.
- Inspect and seal wall, roof, shed, and utility-entry cavities before spring and again after swarm season.
- If you place hives near commercial agriculture, follow A.R.S. 3-367.02 and notify nearby agricultural operators in writing.
Helpful guides
- What to do when you see a honey bee swarm
- A swarm vs. an established hive: why it matters
- Honey bees, wasps or yellowjackets? How to tell
- Bee cutout and hive removal cost