Swarm lists by state
Utah
Utah residents have a clear official pathway: the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food (UDAF) runs the apiary inspection program, while the Utah Beekeepers' Association and Utah State University Extension provide public guidance and local-club links. Current Utah sources also show Africanized honey bees are established only in parts of southern and eastern Utah, not statewide, and typical swarming starts in late spring.
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
- Utah Beekeepers' Association
- Typical swarm season
- May to June
- Africanized honey bees
- limited/south only
Official resources in Utah
Official UDAF page for beekeeper registration, inspections, county and state inspectors, diagnostics, and related apiary rules.
Official Utah status page for Africanized honey bees, including established counties and public-safety guidance.
State beekeepers association site with statewide information, learning materials, and homeowner swarm guidance.
USU’s month-by-month Utah beekeeping calendar, including when swarm season begins and what to watch for.
USU’s directory of Utah beekeeping clubs and associations by region, useful for finding local help.
Key facts for Utah
- UDAF says inspections, testing, and health certification are free for registered Utah beekeepers.
- UDAF says beekeepers may request inspections from either state inspectors or county bee inspectors.
- UDAF says Africanized honey bees are established in Emery, Garfield, Grand, Iron, Kane, San Juan, Washington, and Wayne counties.
- UDAF says Sevier County had one Africanized-positive sample in 2023 but is not considered established.
- USU says May marks the beginning of swarm season in Utah.
- USU says swarming can still occur in July in high-population Utah hives.
What to do next
- If you find a hanging swarm, avoid spraying it; use UDAF or the Utah Beekeepers' Association pages to find removal help or a local club.
- If you keep managed hives in Utah, register with UDAF so you can request free inspections, testing, and health certification.
- If bees are unusually defensive, especially in southern or eastern Utah counties, keep people and pets back and contact a UDAF or county bee inspector.
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