Honey Bee Swarm Collection in Clallam county

NOPBA member beekeepers listed at the bottom of this page
are willing to adopt swarms in and around Port Angeles and Sequim. You’ll need to describe where the swarm has settled so the beekeeper can assess how difficult it may be to collect it.
(The list will soon be updated for the 2026 swarm season,
which typically begins in May-June. Meanwhile, you can contact northolympicpeninsulabeekeeper@gmail.com)

Please Note:
We are unable to help with wasps or bumblebees

For Jefferson County inquiries please call (360) 390-5118

But first…. what are you looking at? honey bees, bumblebees or wasps? And what’s a swarm anyhow?

This Quick reference article, “What's Buzzin' in My Garden?”, can help you identify various pollinators

Also: What’s the deal with swarms? — A helpful 5-minute video all about honey bee swarm behavior

Information on the characteristics of common wasps and bees.

The basics: Bees are fuzzy; help humans by pollinating our plants; gentle in nature and rarely sting; legs are usually hidden when flying. Wasps have little to no hair; help humans by eating other insects; eat human food that is laying around; aggressive and ready to sting; legs hang down when flying

2026 SWARM HELP — a call list of NOPBA BeekeeperS

NAME PHONE AREA

Scott Snyder 270-978-3673 Sequim/PA

Loretta Commet 360-775-4791 Sequim/PA

Gary and Bobbi Stewart 360-683-1392 Sequim

Jamie Kenyon 360-477-7859 Joyce to Sequim

Carl Reichenbach 818-203-0565 East PA to Diamond Pt.

Joyce Danner 425-444-7598 Sequim

Mark Urnes 360-477-7934 Port Angeles