Where?

First Trap with a Swarm #1 on map

This is the last trap I placed after trying to find several perfect locations. It was no a metal stand about 4' high facing south.

 Best Location for a Swarm Trap - according to Carolina Honeybees. 

Much research has been completed on the ideal placement of bee swarm traps. If you are looking for data, you will find a wealth of ideas to help you choose a perfect spot. These suggestions include: 

• elevate the trap off the ground 6-13 feet minimum 

• face entrance towards southeast if possible 

• have a small entrance 1″  

Year One Swarm Trap Locations

General locations of swarm traps spring of 2017. Individual pictures of trap locations will reference these numbers. This property is located in Kurten, TX. My bees are now located in Grimes County. 

Swarms were caught at locations:  1, 2, 3, 7, 10 and 12. Multiple swarms were caught in some after previously caught swarms were moved.   

2nd Trap With Swarm, #12 on Map

This trap was on a barrel tied to a cedar tree in a very closed in thicket. This makes the bees about 4' off the ground.  This was a VERY robust swarm propilized the entrance until it was just about 1/4" open.