02/07/2026
HOW TO ATTRACTANT BEES INTO THE HIVE,
1. Use Bee Attractants (Scents)
Lemongrass oil Or Swarm lure– The most popular natural attractant. Just 2–3 drops on a cotton ball or inside the hive mimics the queen’s pheromone. Don’t overdo it—too much can deter bees,
2. Old comb or propolis – Place a frame of old, dark brood comb (without disease) or smear propolis inside. Bees are strongly drawn to that smell.
3. Hive Placement
-Height & orientation – Place swarm traps or hives about 6–15 feet off the ground if possible, with the entrance facing east or southeast.
-Location – Bees like sunny, dry spots with a little shade in the heat of the day. Avoid damp, windy, or shaded areas
4. Timing
Put out bait hives just before swarm season in your area, in most regions is towards the rains and after the rains
5. Refresh attractants every 2 weeks, since scents fade.
6. Rub fresh beeswax around the entrance and inside.
7. Use frames with foundation to encourage the colony to stay once they arrive.
NB: Always use disease-free old comb, otherwise you risk spreading wax moth and other problems
Fabby Alekky