Swarm lists by state
Indiana
Indiana’s official apiary regulation and inspection information is handled through the Indiana Department of Natural Resources, Division of Entomology & Plant Pathology, which also hosts the public swarm-help pages. Purdue Extension and Indiana DNR both point residents to late-spring swarming, with DNR calling out May around Mother’s Day and Purdue saying swarming happens mostly in May and June. ([in.gov](https://www.in.gov/dnr/entomology/division-programs/?utm_source=openai))
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
- The Beekeepers of Indiana
- Typical swarm season
- May to June
- Africanized honey bees
- not established
Official resources in Indiana
Main official Indiana apiary page with swarm information, regulations, registration forms, and links residents use first. ([in.gov](https://www.in.gov/dnr/entomology/apiary-news-and-information/?utm_source=openai))
Official county-based swarm-removal list connecting the public with beekeepers who may collect honey bee swarms. ([in.gov](https://www.in.gov/dnr/entomology/apiary-news-and-information/indiana-honey-bee-swarms/indiana-beekeepers-swarm-list?utm_source=openai))
Official forms page for Indiana apiary registration and for shipping bees or beekeeping elements into Indiana. ([in.gov](https://www.in.gov/dnr/entomology/permits-and-licenses?utm_source=openai))
Statewide beekeepers association page with education, membership, and its own swarm-call and cut-out lists. ([thebeekeepersofindiana.com](https://www.thebeekeepersofindiana.com/home-1.html))
Land-grant guidance for identifying a swarm and when to contact a beekeeper in Indiana. ([extension.purdue.edu](https://extension.purdue.edu/news/county/whitley/2022/05/you-have-a-honey-bee-swarm-stay-calm-and-call-a-beekeeper-part-2.html?utm_source=openai))
Key facts for Indiana
- Indiana DNR’s public swarm list is county-based and tells residents to check nearby counties if their own county lacks a beekeeper. ([in.gov](https://www.in.gov/dnr/entomology/apiary-news-and-information/indiana-honey-bee-swarms/indiana-beekeepers-swarm-list?utm_source=openai))
- Indiana DNR offers an Application for Indiana Apiary Registration and a separate Shipping Bees into Indiana form. ([in.gov](https://www.in.gov/dnr/entomology/permits-and-licenses?utm_source=openai))
- Indiana DNR says a permit is required before bringing beekeeping elements into Indiana from another state or country. ([in.gov](https://www.in.gov/dnr/entomology/regulatory-information/?utm_source=openai))
- Purdue Extension says Africanized honey bees do not occur in Indiana. ([extension.entm.purdue.edu](https://www.extension.entm.purdue.edu/publichealth/insects/stinging.html?utm_source=openai))
- Indiana DNR says swarm season is in May around Mother’s Day, though swarms can occur from March into September. ([secure.in.gov](https://secure.in.gov/dnr/entomology/apiary-news-and-information/indiana-honey-bee-swarms/?utm_source=openai))
- Purdue Extension says honey bee swarming in Indiana happens mostly in May and June. ([extension.purdue.edu](https://extension.purdue.edu/news/county/whitley/2022/05/you-have-a-honey-bee-swarm-stay-calm-and-call-a-beekeeper-part-2.html?utm_source=openai))
What to do next
- If you see a clustered honey bee swarm, use the Indiana DNR swarm list first and check neighboring counties if yours has no listing. ([in.gov](https://www.in.gov/dnr/entomology/apiary-news-and-information/indiana-honey-bee-swarms/indiana-beekeepers-swarm-list?utm_source=openai))
- If bees are being shipped into Indiana or you keep colonies here, review DNR’s permits page and apiary registration form before moving bees. ([in.gov](https://www.in.gov/dnr/entomology/permits-and-licenses?utm_source=openai))
- If the bees are inside a wall or other structure, also check The Beekeepers of Indiana cut-out resources rather than only a swarm-catcher list. ([thebeekeepersofindiana.com](https://www.thebeekeepersofindiana.com/home-1.html))
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