Swarm Trap
A honey bee colony reproduces by splitting itself in half. One half of the colony will fly off with the old queen while the other half remains behind to raise a new queen. This colony reproduction is called swarming. By swarming, a honey bee colony is able to reproduce and expand its territory. Swarm traps can be set in nature or in an occupied apiary. This is a great technique to catch free-bees! These swarm traps are built to specifications based on research provided by Dr. Tom Seeley. The swarm trap is glued, nailed by hand, caulked, and then painted. Paint colors may vary. Boxes are built to last several seasons. The box will hold 6 Langstroth frames which are NOT included. When setting the traps, they should be hung 8-12 ft high and at least one frame of drawn comb should be used to bait a swarm. These boxes may not always be in stock but can be built to order. Please call us to place an order.
A honey bee colony reproduces by splitting itself in half. One half of the colony will fly off with the old queen while the other half remains behind to raise a new queen. This colony reproduction is called swarming. By swarming, a honey bee colony is able to reproduce and expand its territory. Swarm traps can be set in nature or in an occupied apiary. This is a great technique to catch free-bees! These swarm traps are built to specifications based on research provided by Dr. Tom Seeley. The swarm trap is glued, nailed by hand, caulked, and then painted. Paint colors may vary. Boxes are built to last several seasons. The box will hold 6 Langstroth frames which are NOT included. When setting the traps, they should be hung 8-12 ft high and at least one frame of drawn comb should be used to bait a swarm. These boxes may not always be in stock but can be built to order. Please call us to place an order.
A honey bee colony reproduces by splitting itself in half. One half of the colony will fly off with the old queen while the other half remains behind to raise a new queen. This colony reproduction is called swarming. By swarming, a honey bee colony is able to reproduce and expand its territory. Swarm traps can be set in nature or in an occupied apiary. This is a great technique to catch free-bees! These swarm traps are built to specifications based on research provided by Dr. Tom Seeley. The swarm trap is glued, nailed by hand, caulked, and then painted. Paint colors may vary. Boxes are built to last several seasons. The box will hold 6 Langstroth frames which are NOT included. When setting the traps, they should be hung 8-12 ft high and at least one frame of drawn comb should be used to bait a swarm. These boxes may not always be in stock but can be built to order. Please call us to place an order.