Swarm lists by state
New Jersey
New Jersey has both a state-run bee inspection program and a statewide beekeeper association with a county-by-county honey bee removal map. The New Jersey Department of Agriculture regulates apiary registration and inspection, while the New Jersey Beekeepers Association is the main public-facing source for swarm pickup and cut-out contacts.
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 Jersey Beekeepers Association
- Typical swarm season
- late April through July
- Africanized honey bees
- not established
Official resources in New Jersey
Official state page for New Jersey's apiary inspection program, with the State Apiarist and bee-health regulatory information.
Official state applications page that links to the online Apiary Registration form used by New Jersey beekeepers.
Official association page with honey-bee identification help and county-by-county swarm and colony removal listings.
Official NJDEP page explaining the merged bee-yard registration and pesticide notification system for overwintering bee yards.
Official state page documenting New Jersey's restrictions on Africanized honey bees and regulated bee imports.
Key facts for New Jersey
- NJDA's Bee Inspection page lists Meghan McConnell as New Jersey State Apiarist. (NJDA)
- All New Jersey beekeepers who overwinter bees must register their apiaries annually. (NJDA rules)
- NJBA says honey bees in New Jersey tend to swarm from late April through July. (NJBA)
- NJDA says Africanized honey bees are not native to New Jersey. (NJDA)
- NJDA says keeping or importing Africanized honey bees in any stage is prohibited. (NJDA)
- NJDA requires colonies, queens, packaged bees, and used apiary equipment entering New Jersey to carry an official inspection certificate from the origin state. (NJDA)
What to do next
- If you find a hanging cluster, first use the NJBA identification page to confirm it is actually honey bees, then open the county swarm-removal list.
- If you keep bees in New Jersey and they overwinter here, complete the NJDA apiary registration each year through the state's online application page.
- If bees are inside a wall or structure, use the NJBA county list to look for cut-out or colony-removal providers rather than general pest control.
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