Swarm lists by state
New Hampshire
New Hampshire has a statewide beekeepers association with regional clubs, and the NH Department of Agriculture, Markets and Food runs the state's apiary registration and inspection work through Plant Industry. For swarms, the best official New Hampshire lead I found is NHBA's Honey Bees 911 page, while UNH Extension advises residents to correctly identify the insects before calling a beekeeper.
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
- New Hampshire Beekeepers Association
- Typical swarm season
- May to June
- Africanized honey bees
- not established
Official resources in New Hampshire
State program page for voluntary apiary registration, hive inspections, and interstate movement/certification information.
Official New Hampshire beekeeping rules, including imports, registration, inspections, pests, and violations.
Statewide official beekeepers association site with local clubs, events, FAQs, and New Hampshire beekeeping resources.
NHBA swarm-help page directing residents to local beekeepers and the HoneyBees911 reporting system.
UNH guidance on identifying bees vs. wasps and when to contact a local beekeeper or county Extension office.
Key facts for New Hampshire
- NHDAMF annual report: New Hampshire had 698 registered beekeepers and 3,025 registered colonies in 2023.
- NHDAMF Apiary Inspection Program: apiary registration is voluntary, and the Division inspects hives for problems and interstate certification.
- Agr 1806.01: imported used equipment, queens, packages, and colonies need a certificate based on an inspection within 30 days before entry.
- Agr 1807.01: any applicant owning or possessing honey bees in New Hampshire may register hives using Form A-1.
- NHBA local clubs page lists regional clubs across New Hampshire, including Capital Area, Seacoast, Pawtuckaway, Monadnock, Kearsarge, and North Country.
- UNH Extension says honey bees may swarm during the summer in New Hampshire and residents can contact a local beekeeper or county Extension office.
What to do next
- If you find a hanging cluster of honey bees, do not spray or swat them; use NHBA's Honey Bees 911 page or your local NH bee club.
- If bees are entering a wall, soffit, or roofline, first take a close-up photo; NHBA and UNH note many suspected 'bee' cases are actually wasps or hornets.
- If you keep bees or plan to bring bees or used equipment into New Hampshire, review Agr 1800 first and contact the state apiary program before moving them.
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