ABEJAR® swarm Attractant Lure (paste)

What can it be used for?

• Capturing wild swarms: This perfume is widely used to attract swarms that have lost their home, especially in areas where wild bees are actively searching for a new hive. If you place trap hives with this perfume and old wax inside, the chances of success increase significantly. However, it is important to remember that capturing a swarm is not guaranteed. Often, wild swarms do not settle if they find better conditions elsewhere or if the queen is particularly prone to swarming again.
• Preventing your own hives from escaping: In addition to attracting wild swarms, Cazaenjambres Abejar® is also useful for controlling the movement of your own swarms. If your hives are in a swarming phase and you don’t have time to intervene, this perfume can help keep the swarms closer to your apiary, preventing them from flying too far. This makes it easier to reintroduce them into new hives or nuclei.
• Support with old wax combs: Using old wax and used combs inside the trap hive is key to enhancing the results of the swarm attractant. The combination of the perfume with the natural scents of the hive greatly increases the likelihood that the swarm will stay in the trap, as the bees perceive the space as already "prepared."

How to use it:

• Strategic location: Place the trap hive in an area where swarms are likely to pass, such as on a sunny slope, about 20-50 cm off the ground, and with the entrance facing south. Adding one or more used wax combs increases the chances of success.
• Perfume application: Apply approximately 10 grams of the solid perfume to the inner walls of the hive and the entrance (equivalent to one level tablespoon). Reapply every 10-15 days to maintain the attraction.

Expected results:

• Best time to use: The best time to use this swarm attractant is during spring and early summer when most hives begin their swarming cycle. During these times, hives are more likely to divide, and bees are actively looking for new locations to establish themselves.
• Success probabilities: While this perfume increases the chances of attracting a swarm, it does not always guarantee capture, and it is important to consider the genetics of the swarm. Some wild swarms come from hives with highly swarming queens, which may not be ideal for your apiary. These bees could swarm again in the future, so it’s necessary to monitor and assess before integrating them into your main hive.

Key benefits:

• Proven and powerful attraction: Using natural essences that mimic bee pheromones, Cazaenjambres Abejar® has proven its effectiveness over decades, helping beekeepers populate empty hives.
• Versatility: It works both for attracting wild swarms and for keeping your own swarms under control, giving you better control during critical seasons.
• Cost-effective and long-lasting: With a 100-gram jar, you can perform up to 10 applications on trap hives, making it a cost-effective option for any beekeeper.

Additional recommendations:
This perfume can be a great help, but it is not a substitute for proper apiary management. Swarming is a natural phenomenon, and while this product facilitates swarm capture, it is important to carry out regular inspections and monitor the condition of the hives to prevent swarming when necessary. Additionally, remember that not all wild swarms are ideal for integration into your apiary without careful evaluation of their health and genetics.