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Swarm Commander Gel, 1 oz | Blythewood Bee Co
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Swarm Commander® Premium Swarm Lure 1oz GEL

$25.95

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Swarm Commander® Gel is the longest-lasting liquid format of the lure: it holds in a bait hive for about three weeks per application, versus roughly a week to ten days for the spray. Unscrew the top and squeeze a few short lines into a trap or empty hive to draw passing swarms in.

Features

  • Lasts about 3 weeks in your trap when used as directed
  • 1 ounce of Swarm Commander Gel
  • Easy-open top — unscrew and squeeze to apply
  • About a 2-year shelf life

How it works in real life

Scout bees pick a new home by scent. A freshly baited box reads as an established colony, so a passing swarm investigates and moves in. Because the gel releases slowly, one application carries about three weeks — longer than the spray between refreshes.

How to use it

  • Mount your swarm trap 6–8 feet off the ground, ideally along a wood line.
  • Apply two to three one-inch lines of gel inside the box.
  • Check the trap every 1–2 weeks for activity.
  • Reapply after 2–3 weeks if needed.

Before you order

Prefer a different format? We also carry Swarm Commander as a 2 oz spray and as the long-lasting 90-day Super Lure. Pair any of them with a swarm trap.

Pairs Well With

Specifications

  • Size: 1 oz gel
  • Duration: about 3 weeks per application
  • Shelf life: about 2 years
  • Use: swarm traps and empty hives

FAQ

How long does one application last?
About three weeks in the trap when used as directed.

How much do I apply?
Two to three one-inch lines inside the box.

How is the gel different from the spray?
The gel holds about three weeks per application; the spray lasts roughly a week to ten days, so the gel needs refreshing less often.

Is it safe for bees?
Yes, when used as directed.

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!

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LORI
Swarm commander gel

I tried the swarm commander for the first time and caught my first swarm on a branch that I put 6 drops on. It was very exciting!

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Steve
Swarm Commander

Arrived in a timely manner was well packaged I have not used it yet just now getting set up for swarms but I've had good reviews of it and it's just exactly what I ordered

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Scott Fallen
Still not delivered...

I still haven't received the swarm lure. I tracked the package and it sat at the first shipping location for days. It only now shows that it is headed for the next location. Who knows if it will arrive.

Hi there,

Thank you for bringing this to our attention. We apologize for any inconvenience caused by the delay in your package's delivery. It seems like it may have been lost by the post office did we send you out a replacement? . We appreciate your patience and understanding in this matter. Please let us know if there is anything else we can assist you with.

Best,
Customer Service Team

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DON W. WILLIAMS
Waiting for swarm season

Have never used the GEL.

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Deborah Truax
It never arrived!

It never came ! I emailed 2 weeks ago that needed a refund because I am now traveling to Ny today . It never came . You didn’t answer my last email either !

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Judith DeNinno
Still waiting to be impressed.

The swarm commander gel has been in my swarm box for over a week. So far, I have not seen any scout bees checking it out. I used the smaller dosage, did not want too much and drive them away. Many around me have been catching swarms for a couple weeks now.

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Rick Crosby

Swarm Commander Premium Swarm Lure 1oz GEL

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Bob
The best swarm attractant.

I have used Swarm Commander attractants since they first came out and they are simply the best!

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Andrew Mccaferty
Excellent product

Just a dab

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Curtis Hamilton
Waiting for swarm

Have not caught a swarm with it yet. But the bees definitely check the trap out that the commander is in.

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Glenn Truex

Swarm Commander 1oz GEL

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Randall Lamons

No bees yet but the weather has been terrible.

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Steve Noland

It is great, on one trap i installed the jell later that afternoon the swarm arrived. Have caught two more swarms in traps since.

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Daniel Spicer
I have not used yet .

I ordered 2 got 1 and the lid on bottle closed. In side the package was covered with product. So I called and you sent me 2 out and one of those was open

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Andre Dublin
Fantastic product

Put these in two swarm traps and right away I've got bees! Also used it to coax a swarm into a hive body and they marched right in with the queen. Highly recommended.

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Kelly Sparks
Bait hive test

So far no swarms yet. I baited in the 20th and then again on the 26th. Using a light dose to test potency not wanted to overwhelm the girls with sent. Today is the 31st of March so the season here in S. FL is still in full swing.

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thurston ezell

Swarm Commander 1oz GEL

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Derrick Jerome
Swarm Commander

Always my go to swarm lure work great and easy to use ... Highly recommend

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Jennifer Haxter
Swarm Commander

I just set up my yearly bee traps just the other day and used the swarm commander. I was amazed at how many bees I had already attracted in just 1 day. Last year I had 4 traps and didn’t attract not 1 bee. I received my product in a timely manner and am pleased with the product.

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Albert Carey
Too Early

I've only had the swarm traps up a week. It's way to soon to give an honest evaluation of the product.

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stve riley

No results yet

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Kirk Thatcher

Swarm Commander 1oz GEL