Swarming is a natural process that occurs when a colony outgrows its hive. A portion of the colony and the queen leave the hive to find a new home. These bees are called a swarm.

If you’ve spotted a honeybee swarm in East Jefferson County, here’s what to do and whom to contact.

Please contact the East Jefferson Beekeepers Association (EJBA) Swarm Coordinator: Calvin Lomsdalen.

• Text or Call: 360.774.6052
  Subject: SWARM
• Provide location of swarm, your name, and phone number.

Go to: East Jefferson Bee Club for more information.

• If you see a honey bee swarm or colony in your neighborhood, visit beeswarmed.org to report it at no cost. Your report will connect you with local beekeepers who can provide safe bee removal and humane honey bee relocation.