Swarm lists by state
Wisconsin
Wisconsin residents have a current state apiary program through DATCP and a statewide beekeepers association, the Wisconsin Honey Producers Association. For swarm help, Wisconsin’s official pollinator plan points residents to local beekeepers, and WHPA’s member directory currently includes a searchable “Swarm Removal” category. ([datcp.wi.gov](https://datcp.wi.gov/Pages/Programs_Services/ApiaryProgram.aspx?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
- Wisconsin Honey Producers Association
- Typical swarm season
- spring to early summer
- Africanized honey bees
- not established
Official resources in Wisconsin
Official state apiary page for inspections, import rules, honey bee health resources, and program contacts. ([datcp.wi.gov](https://datcp.wi.gov/Pages/Programs_Services/ApiaryProgram.aspx?utm_source=openai))
Official statewide beekeepers association for Wisconsin, with events, membership, and beekeeper resources. ([wihoney.org](https://wihoney.org/?utm_source=openai))
Searchable association directory that includes members offering “Swarm Removal.” ([wihoney.org](https://wihoney.org/find-local-honey/?utm_source=openai))
Official WHPA page listing county and regional beekeeping associations around Wisconsin. ([wihoney.org](https://wihoney.org/resources/wisconsin-county-associations/?utm_source=openai))
Official Wisconsin pollinator plan with resident guidance on identifying swarms and contacting local beekeepers. ([dane.extension.wisc.edu](https://dane.extension.wisc.edu/files/2021/11/WIPollinatorProtectionPlan.pdf))
Key facts for Wisconsin
- DATCP says hive registration is not required in Wisconsin. ([datcp.wi.gov](https://datcp.wi.gov/Pages/Programs_Services/ApiaryProgram.aspx?utm_source=openai))
- DATCP requires advance reporting for honey bees or used beekeeping equipment imported into Wisconsin. ([datcp.wi.gov](https://datcp.wi.gov/Pages/Programs_Services/ApiaryProgram.aspx?utm_source=openai))
- DATCP offers free apiary inspections on request. ([datcp.wi.gov](https://datcp.wi.gov/Documents2/2024PIBAnnualReport.pdf?utm_source=openai))
- WHPA’s current member directory includes a searchable “Swarm Removal” category. ([wihoney.org](https://wihoney.org/find-local-honey/?utm_source=openai))
- Wisconsin’s pollinator plan says a local beekeeper will often remove a honey bee swarm. ([dane.extension.wisc.edu](https://dane.extension.wisc.edu/files/2021/11/WIPollinatorProtectionPlan.pdf))
- DATCP’s 2025 apiary newsletter says swarm season often occurs in spring or early summer. ([content.govdelivery.com](https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/WIDATCP/bulletins/3d77712?utm_source=openai))
What to do next
- If the bees are clustered outdoors, first confirm they are honey bees and not wasps; then use WHPA’s directory or your local county association to find swarm help. ([dane.extension.wisc.edu](https://dane.extension.wisc.edu/files/2021/11/WIPollinatorProtectionPlan.pdf))
- If bees are entering a wall, roof, or other structure, arrange removal first and then seal entry points so insects cannot reenter. ([dane.extension.wisc.edu](https://dane.extension.wisc.edu/files/2021/11/WIPollinatorProtectionPlan.pdf))
- If you keep bees or are bringing bees or used equipment into Wisconsin, use DATCP’s Apiary Program page for inspection and import-reporting requirements. ([datcp.wi.gov](https://datcp.wi.gov/Pages/Programs_Services/ApiaryProgram.aspx?utm_source=openai))
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