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Swarm Commander Super Lure | 90-Day Swarm Lure
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Swarm Commander® Super Lure - 90 Day Swarm Lure

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Original Price $19.95
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The Swarm Commander® Super Lure is a 90-day, long-lasting swarm lure that does the work of catching a swarm for you. Hang it in a trap or an empty hive and it releases the same attractant scout bees are looking for, drawing a swarm to the box and holding their interest for at least 90 days on a single lure — no re-dosing every couple of weeks.

Features

  • Lasts at least 90 days once opened — longest-lasting lure we make
  • Pre-charged: open the package and hang it, no spraying or measuring
  • Flexible material is safe for bees and reusable after you catch a swarm
  • One-year shelf life sealed in the original packaging
  • Built for commercial keepers running many traps

How it works in real life

Scout bees pick a new home by scent. Open the package, hang the lure from a top bar in a swarm trap or empty hive, and close it up. The lure steadily releases the swarm attractant, so a passing swarm reads the box as a strong nest site and moves in. Because one lure runs the full swarm season — about 90 days — you can bait a trap in spring and leave it, instead of re-charging it every two weeks like a spray.

Before you order

This is the long-lasting hang-up lure. If you would rather spray or dose, we also carry it as a 2 oz spray, a 1 oz gel, and crush vials. Pair any of them with a Swarm Trooper swarm trap to catch wild swarms.

Pairs Well With

Specifications

  • Type: hang-up swarm lure
  • Duration: at least 90 days once opened
  • Shelf life: about 1 year sealed in original packaging
  • Reusable: yes, after catching a swarm
  • Placement: hang from a top bar in a swarm trap or empty hive

FAQ

How long does one lure last?
At least 90 days once you open it — enough to cover a full swarm season on one lure.

How do I use it?
Open the package and hang it from a top bar inside a swarm trap or empty hive. No spraying or measuring.

Is it safe for bees?
Yes. The material is bee-safe, and the lure can be reused after you catch a swarm.

How is it different from the spray?
The spray needs re-applying every couple of weeks; this lure runs about 90 days from a single hang-up.

Testimonials

Great company and very friendly staff. I don’t mind driving two hours to shop with this company. Can’t wait to get my Nuc soon and start my second year of beekeeping.

Randy Sheila W

Great place to get bee supplies from and fast shipping

Wendell Bennett 

5 stars! I highly recommend ordering from Blythewood Bee Company. Great products, great selection, amazing customer service, and super fast shipping. This is how business is done!

Joseph Rac 

  • 5 stars: 29 (91%)
  • 4 stars: 1 (3%)
  • 3 stars: 1 (3%)
  • 2 stars: 1 (3%)
  • 1 star: 0 (0%)
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David Lewis
The best

I have 4 super lures now and a 6 yo bottle of Swarm Commander. My count so far this year is 3 last week. The first one moved into a swarm trap with the super lure. The second one was like they bivouac on the back of a swarm trap that I had used the spray on. And the third one moved into that same trap that the second one bivouac on the back of. So I caught 3 swarms in 4 days in 2 traps.

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Guy Taylor
Best of the best

The convenience and long lasting super lure makes it well worth the price. Past results don't guarantee performance but last year I had a swarm catch count of 12 in the same spot with the lure vs. the previous year of 4 swarms without. Love the product.

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Kim Wheeler
BEST Lure!

BEST Lure! Everyone told me to order it and when I finally did...caught a swarm 5 days later!

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Kenneth Simmons
Very Dependable

Received my bee attractant, but was unable to use it due to cold, rainy weather.However, when I did get better spring temps, I put it in my Nuc and waited. It didnt take long! Bingo!

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JOHNNY HOLMES
Works good

I put out 12 traps with lures, and I got 4 swarms. There are scout bees all over the other 8 traps. This is my third year of using it with susess.

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Mark

Really like this one. Hang in tree set swarm trap. You will have more swarms to same location.

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Rick Crosby

Swarm Commander Super Lure

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Kevin Weis
Easy, effective and long lasting!

I love these.

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michael halpin

Swarm Commander Super Lure

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john irle`
Great lure

100% success with swarm traps using the Swarm Commander Super Lure.
Easy to use. I move from trap that has a swarm to the next empty one.
So far, it has not failed to lure a swarm.

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Katherine Reid
Exceptional service

When I order there is no delay, order is sent immediately Thanks

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Brett Harris
Swarm catcher

This thing works every swarm box I have has 1 on it and have caught swarms 1 box I put up has caught 4 so far recommend this product

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sean morningstar
It worked!!

We purchased our bee lure about 3 weeks ago - today, a swarm of bees found our hive and started to make themselves at home. *I think it would have worked faster if we didn’t have a large wildfire close to our home with lots of smoke… We were so excited to see them, and hope they stay!

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Kevin Wagenknecht
It flat works

This stuff works great first trap caught my first swarm . It does what they say it will do. Can't wait cause next year I am putting out 5 traps.

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Donald ACKERMAN

I have used it for several years, but the last two years have had disappointing results so far. I have caught 3 swarms this year within 30 feet of a empty hive body set up with swarm commander lure inside, I felt I should of had at least a couple swarms move into this setup. I have such a set up at each of my 10 locations but have not caught one yet. I did catch 3 last year, and did quite well 2 years ago with the same set up. Don

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Franklin Martorana
It worked!

I am blown away. I am a second year beekeeper and lost my bees over the winter. I was hesitant to buy another package from the south and freeze them to death so on a whim I thought I’d save $120 and but this $12 lure and give it a shot. It was terrible weather here early spring but I wrapped it around a frame inside the box for a few days to get the scent inside then let it hang out the front of the box. I really didn’t expect to catch anything but a few days later I looked out the kitchen window and saw a bee buzzing right outside above the box. I went outside and saw more scout bees checking the hive out. I just had it on my deck. The next day both boxes were surrounded by bees. One seems to bee a swarm that has moved in for good. The other has old brood that they are cleaning to get ready for a swarm but I don’t believe is officially occupied. Either way, this stuff definitely works at attracting bees. If you are on the fence, buy it. Don’t waste money on a package unless it is a bad time of year.

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S.B.
Strong bee action within 48 hours

First year I've used these. Normally I use tiny vials of lemongrass with some old comb frames and catch about 2 swarms for every 3 traps each year. Traps are mostly set over a mile from my place so I'm not luring my bees, some traps up to 4 miles away. Bought 5 of these Swarm Commander lures and put in my most promising locations.
After 2 days all traps with the large Swarm Commander lures had strong honeybee activity, much stronger bee interest than the traps with only lemongrass oil. All traps had several frames with old comb which also helps.
It's too early to say what the sucess rate of those traps will be but it's obvious that the traps with Swarm Commander in them has much stronger honeybee interest. With this year's weather I don't expect to see swarms for at least another week or 2.

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TOM BULLOCK
swarm

product smells great easy to use. have applied to swarm trap. have had no action as of yet. we might be past our swarm season. Every one was out of commander till I found your site.

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Max Milam
Great product!

This lure caught 2 to 1 swarm over lemon grass for me last year. I will definitely have these in my swarm traps from here on out.

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BRYAN LYONS
SWARM COMMANDER SUPER LURE CAUGHT 3 OUT OF 3 TRIES

THE BEST LURE ON THE MARKET, NEVER PURCHASE A NUC AGAIN. START OUT WITH LOCAL BEES THAT ARE ADAPTED FOR YOUR AREA. PURCHASED 4 NUS AND 2 MADE IT. I HAVE 8 HIVES CAUGHT 6 SWARMS. I CAUGHT 3 WITH A NET AND 3 WITH SWARM COMMANDER SUPER LURE, THE 6 MADE IT OVER WINTER AND ARE BIG IN SIZE. THANKS SWARM COMMANDER SUPER LURE. THE SUPER LURE I USE IS THE HANGING RUBBERY MATERIAL BEE SHAPED ITEM NOT A GEL OR LIQUID.
P.S. SWARM COMMANDER SUPER LURE LASTS 2 YEARS IF KEPT IN A BAGGIE WHEN NOT IN USE.

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JonBees
Super lure > gel

I used the super lure before and loved it.
The swarm commander gel was worthless, not even a single bee attracted. I'll hoping these lures work as before.

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Steven Capps
Great folks

And good service

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Bryan
Swarm commmander

Caught a feral swarm of black bees on the ground on concrete blocks with the 90 day .cleaned off my swarm commander spray on the ground my bees swarmed and went on the ground in the same spot and stayed there

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joel Nephew
works great!

Excellent product. Have used for many years and catch a bunch of swarms every year.

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susan crihfield

Swarm Commander Super Lure

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Customer
3 Days and caught a swarm

I’m new to bee keeping and consider myself lucky. This is the first time and attempt at catching a swarm. Finished building my 5 frame box (all handmade from red oak) on May 9th, Swarm Commander lure arrived on May 10th. Placed the box out on May 12th and had bees in the box on May 15th. I’m sure this is a slightly abnormal case and everything aligned In my favor but in 3 days I had honey bees. Now I just have to finish building the rest of the hive. Location Central North Carolina. Weather changed from 65 degrees to 85 degrees, first real change in temperature.

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Bryce Teaford
Still waiting

Waiting for a bees to fill the hive, have the Swarm Commander hanging from the top. Weather hasn't been the best for them, hope to see them in the future.

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Tiffany Smith

Swarm Commander Super Lure

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Dana R. McCaffrey
Best swarm lure invented

I used Swarm Commander last year in April 2019 and caught two swarms within 2 weeks. Tried a different lure from another popular bee site and over 4 weeks - Nothing. Went back to this tried and true attractant and in 6 days I already have two more swarms. I’m a customer for life!! This stuff is Crazy good.

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DANIEL LINDBERG
Free bees

I used these last year and they worked great. I’ve never had luck catching swarms before. I set an old deep with about a 1.5 inch hole drilled in the front on my deck which is about 10 feet off the ground. Each time I caught a swarm I moved them to my bee yard and but the empty deep back on the deck. I caught 3 swarms in 3 weeks. I love getting bees for free!