Swarms

Register as a Swarm Collector

When someone reports a bee swarm, the system instantly checks which beekeepers are within the set radius of that location.

You’ll receive a notification via SMS, WhatsApp, or email, depending on your chosen preference. This is a free service for ABA members.
These alerts go out to as soon as the report is submitted without any priority system.
Only beekeepers whose notification radius covers the reported location are notified.
ABA members get exclusive access to swarms reported through the ABA website as well as those reported through the Swarmed system as a whole.
If we don't have any members covering a certain area, the swarm will be shared with any user of the platform who covers that area.

Every notification includes a link to view the report details. Reports include a photo, the city the swarm is in, the size, situation, height, and duration of the swarm.
The first beekeeper to click “Claim Swarm” gets the reporter’s contact information and the swarm’s exact location.
Once claimed, that swarm is no longer available for others to claim.
You’ll be expected to reach out to the reporter quickly and arrange the rescue. You can click on “Send Message” to create a draft message and contact the reporter in seconds.

Claim only if you can respond in a timely manner.
If something comes up and you can’t follow through, you can unclaim the swarm to make it available for other beekeepers.
Swarmed is built on trust: prompt communication keeps the system reliable for everyone.

The claim button uses invisible reCAPTCHA to prevent bots or automated claiming.
We actively work to prevent any abuse of the system that might disadvantage other beekeepers, harm the bees, or create a bad experience for the public.

For more information, visit the Swarmed Wiki page