The Interceptor Pro Honeybee Swarm Trap
A swarm trap built to catch honey bee swarms searching for a new home — bait it, hang it in the right spot, and let scout bees find it. Catching a local swarm is a free way to grow your apiary with bees that are already adapted to your area. Ships unassembled.
Features
- Honey bee swarm trap for catching wild and feral swarms
- Works with swarm lures — gel, spray, or crush vial
- Suits both hobby and commercial beekeepers
- Ships unassembled
How it works in real life
Bait the trap with a swarm lure and hang it about 10 to 15 feet off the ground along a tree line or a known flight path during spring swarm season. Scout bees inspect it as a possible home, and if they choose it, the swarm moves in. Check your traps regularly — once a swarm has settled and started drawing comb, transfer them into a hive box. A caught local swarm costs nothing and is often well-suited to local conditions.
Before you order
- Ships unassembled.
- A swarm lure is recommended and sold separately.
- Best results in spring swarm season, placed 10 to 15 feet high along flight paths.
- Check traps regularly so you can rehive a captured swarm promptly.
Pairs Well With
- Swarm Commander® Super Lure — bait the trap for the season
- Wood Pulp Honeybee Swarm Trap — set out an additional trap to cover more ground
Specifications
- Type: honey bee swarm trap
- Assembly: ships unassembled
- Recommended placement: 10 to 15 feet high, along tree lines or flight paths
FAQ
What is a swarm trap?
A box designed to attract and capture a honey bee swarm that's searching for a new place to set up a colony.
Where should I place it?
About 10 to 15 feet off the ground, along a tree line or known flight path, during spring swarm season.
Do I need a lure?
A swarm lure is recommended to improve your odds and is sold separately.
Can a beginner use it?
Yes — set it, bait it, and check it regularly. Catching a first swarm is one of the simpler ways to grow an apiary.
