Bee Swarm Trap

Using a Bee Swarm Trap

Our bee swarm trap mimics the hollow of a tree, serving as an enticing home for wild bees and efficiently catching swarms. Made from molded fiber material, these traps are durable enough to withstand multiple swarm seasons.

Utilizing the swarm commander lure in conjunction with our swarm trap makes the process of attracting honey bees and catching swarms easier.

Placement for Optimal Attraction

For the best chance of success, place your swarm trap at least six feet off the ground in a shady area. This placement ensures the traps are in an easy-to-spot location, increasing the likelihood of worker bees or scout bees finding your trap and considering it a potential permanent hive.

How to Set Up a Swarm Trap

Setting up a swarm trap is simple and can greatly increase your chances of catching a swarm of bees. Use the swarm trap or a durable container/box with a volume of about 40 liters. 

Place the box 8–15 feet off the ground in a shaded area near flowering plants or where you’ve seen bee activity. Add frames with old comb or wax to make it more inviting, and consider using a small amount of lemongrass oil as an attractant. Ensure the trap is secure and check it regularly to see if it has attracted a swarm. Once bees have moved in, transfer them carefully to a hive.

Enhancing Attraction

Our swarm traps attract bees by slowly releasing a blend of pheromones, convincing them to choose the trap as their new home over an existing colony. Each packet of lure remains potent for one swarm season, allowing you to catch swarms and safely transfer them to your empty hive.

To maintain the lure's effectiveness, unused packets should be stored in a freezer or refrigerator, safe from wax moths and other pests. If you’re looking for more information about bee swarms and what to do if you encounter a swarm, check out our guide “Bearding: Are my Bees Going to Swarm?”.

Benefits for Beekeepers

Keeping bees is a rewarding yet demanding hobby, and our traps offer the opportunity to capture multiple swarms each year. This not only provides ample bees for honey production and hive expansion but also enhances the overall beekeeping experience.