How to Build a Bee Swarm Trap – DIY Beekeeping - BeeKeepClub

Obtaining and installing a nucleus colony

Layens starter hives available! This hive can house a small to medium colony, it can be used as a swarm trap, and the box can be used to overwinter a small colony as well. Set this box up in a tree, wait for the swarm to arrive, and 10-21 days later pull the box down and set it up at the bottom of the same tree. Your new bee hive is ready to go and you don’t have to transfer frames. The hive is made out of 3/4” plywood and holds 7 Layens frames. The frames are wired with 0.55mm stainless steel w

First Hive Inspection After Installing Bees- Carolina Honeybees