Swarm lists by state
Kentucky
Kentucky residents have a statewide beekeeper association, a Kentucky Department of Agriculture honey-bee program under the Office of State Veterinarian, and University of Kentucky Extension guidance for swarms and bee-removal questions. The best statewide public swarm-removal resource I found is the Kentucky State Beekeepers Association "Buy Local" page, which lets people look for members offering "Swarm Removal" or "Bee Removal from a Structure" by county. ([kybees.org](https://www.kybees.org/))
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
- Kentucky State Beekeepers Association
- Typical swarm season
- late April to June
- Africanized honey bees
- not established
Official resources in Kentucky
Statewide official association for Kentucky beekeepers, with education, events, and links to local clubs. ([kybees.org](https://www.kybees.org/))
Public directory where residents can search by county for KSBA members offering swarm removal or bee removal from structures. ([kybees.org](https://kybees.org/Buy-Local))
Official state honey-bee page under the Office of State Veterinarian, with laws, forms/documents, and the pollinator protection registration system. ([kyagr.com](https://www.kyagr.com/statevet/honeybees.html))
Official UK guidance for residents on swarms, bees in buildings, and when to contact beekeepers or county extension offices. ([entomology.mgcafe.uky.edu](https://entomology.mgcafe.uky.edu/ef606))
Directory for Kentucky’s county extension offices, useful when you need local help locating beekeepers or advice on nuisance bees. ([extension.mgcafe.uky.edu](https://extension.mgcafe.uky.edu/county-offices?utm_source=openai))
Key facts for Kentucky
- KSBA says it is a volunteer-led, nonprofit association serving backyard, sideline, and commercial beekeepers across Kentucky. ([kybees.org](https://www.kybees.org/))
- KSBA’s public Buy Local page includes searchable categories for "Swarm Removal" and "Bee Removal from a Structure." ([kybees.org](https://kybees.org/Buy-Local))
- KSBA’s Local Clubs page says updates to the local bee club list should be sent to the Kentucky Department of Agriculture State Apiarist. ([kybees.org](https://kybees.org/Local-Clubs))
- Kentucky’s official honey-bee program is housed in the Kentucky Department of Agriculture Office of State Veterinarian. ([kyagr.com](https://www.kyagr.com/statevet/honeybees.html))
- A 2024 KDA press release says Amanda Skidmore joined the Kentucky Department of Agriculture as State Apiarist on May 1, 2024. ([kyagr.com](https://www.kyagr.com/statevet/honeybees.html?utm_source=openai))
- University of Kentucky Extension says honey bee swarms in Kentucky are common from late April through June. ([entomology.mgcafe.uky.edu](https://entomology.mgcafe.uky.edu/ef606))
What to do next
- If you see a clustered outdoor swarm, check KSBA’s Buy Local page for county-level swarm-removal providers before calling a pest-control company. ([kybees.org](https://kybees.org/Buy-Local))
- If bees are inside a wall, attic, or other structure, use UK Extension guidance and clarify cleanup/repair responsibility with the remover beforehand. ([entomology.mgcafe.uky.edu](https://entomology.mgcafe.uky.edu/ef606))
- If you cannot find a remover quickly, contact your county UK Extension office for local help locating beekeepers. ([entomology.mgcafe.uky.edu](https://entomology.mgcafe.uky.edu/ef606))
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