What You Can Do to Get More Swarms Reported

Post About Swarmed in Local Online Groups

• Share Swarmed in neighborhood Facebook groups and Nextdoor.

• Focus on early spring (peak swarm season).

• Example post:

  If you see a bee swarm this spring report it to local beekeepers here: beeswarmed.org

  • Include photos of past swarms if you have them.

Local media

Local papers, TV, and blogs are always looking for seasonal, community-focused stories. Swarm season is your chance to get the word out.

• People love stories about saving bees.

• Most folks don’t know what to do when they see a swarm.

• Media coverage drives more swarm reports to you via Swarmed.

• See out Pitch Guide to get a template for pitching yourself and Swarmed to local news.

  Pitch Guide

Print and Share Flyers Locally

• Hang flyers at:
  • Hardware stores
  • Garden centers
  • Community bulletin boards
• Swarmed provides ready-to-print flyers in the Media Kit.

Talk to Your Local 911 Dispatch & Fire Department

How to Approach Your Local Emergency Services About Swarmed

• People oftentimes call 911 to report swarms, but emergency services generally aren’t equipped to handle them.
• Share Swarmed with your local dispatch center.
• Provide a one-pager explaining that Swarmed connects the public with beekeepers quickly, safely, and for free.
• Offer Swarmed as a reliably resource for routing non-emergency bee swarm reports to local beekeepers.