{"product_id":"swarm-trap-kit-swarm-commander-lure","title":"Swarm Trooper Trap + Swarm Commander® Lure Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Swarm Trooper swarm trap kit pairs a research-backed honeybee swarm trap with a bottle of Swarm Commander® premium lure, so you have everything you need to start catching wild swarms the day it arrives. The trap is built to the cavity volume and entrance size that scout bees look for, and the included 2 oz lure spray gives passing swarms the pheromone cue that draws them in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete bee swarm trap with lure — flat-pack Swarm Trooper trap plus a 2 oz Swarm Commander® lure spray in one kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrap holds 6 standard Langstroth frames (deep or medium), so a captured swarm builds comb on real frames for an easy transfer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLightweight at about 3 lbs assembled — easy to hoist 8–15 feet up a tree on a single rope\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeather-resistant 4 mm corrugated polypropylene (CON-Pearl board), UV-stable for seasons of outdoor use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClosable entrance and rotating ventilation disc — seal the swarm in, then open the vent for airflow during transport\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSwarm Commander® lure: 2 oz spray, a pheromone scent that draws scout bees, quick to apply\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow it works (in real life)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSet the trap 8–15 feet off the ground in a shaded spot near a tree line, facing south or southeast. Spray the inside with the Swarm Commander® lure to mimic the scent of an established hive, then check the trap weekly through swarm season. When a swarm moves in, seal the entrance at dusk after the foragers are home, rotate the vent disc open for airflow, and move the trap to your apiary. Because the trap takes standard Langstroth frames, you can lift the bees straight into a permanent hive on the comb they have already started.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne Swarm Trooper flat-pack swarm trap (assembles in about 10 minutes, no tools)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne 2 oz bottle of Swarm Commander® premium lure spray\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne lure application covers a trap per refresh. If you run several traps or want spare lure for the season, see the refill options below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blythewoodbeecompany.com\/products\/swarm-trooper-swarm-trap\"\u003eSwarm Trooper Honeybee Swarm Trap\u003c\/a\u003e — the trap on its own, for adding more trap sites\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blythewoodbeecompany.com\/products\/swarm-commander-super-lure\"\u003eSwarm Commander Super Lure\u003c\/a\u003e — hanging lure with about 90 days of coverage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blythewoodbeecompany.com\/products\/swarm-commander-premium-swarm-lure-crush-vials\"\u003eSwarm Commander Premium Swarm Lure Crush Vials\u003c\/a\u003e — single-use vials for quick re-baiting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKit contents: Swarm Trooper trap + 2 oz Swarm Commander® lure spray\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAssembled trap dimensions: 20\" long × 14\" tall × 9.5\" wide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAssembled trap weight: about 3 lbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrame capacity: 6 Langstroth deep or medium frames\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrap material: 4 mm corrugated polypropylene (CON-Pearl board), UV-stable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLure: Swarm Commander® premium swarm lure, 2 oz spray\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrap origin: Made in USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat comes in the kit?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA flat-pack Swarm Trooper swarm trap and a 2 oz bottle of Swarm Commander® premium lure spray — enough to bait the trap and start catching swarms right away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I really need a lure?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou can catch the occasional swarm with an unbaited trap, but a pheromone lure dramatically raises your catch rate during active swarm season. That's why the trap and lure are bundled here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere should I place the trap?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEight to fifteen feet off the ground, shaded, near a tree line, facing south or southeast. Scout bees prefer cavities that are elevated, sheltered, and warmed by morning sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the trap come assembled?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo — it ships flat to keep shipping reasonable and assembles in about 10 minutes with no tools.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long does the lure last?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 2 oz spray covers a trap per application. For longer unattended coverage, the Super Lure (about 90 days) or crush vials linked above are good companions.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blythewood Bee Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43318917464100,"sku":null,"price":71.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0089\/5375\/7732\/files\/swarm-trooper_700x653_42a1c6c2-d0c9-4f9d-97c8-c9bbad197caa.jpg?v=1775108940","url":"https:\/\/blythewoodbeecompany.com\/products\/swarm-trap-kit-swarm-commander-lure","provider":"Blythewood Bee Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}