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    To lure honey bee swarms, beekeepers use the following methods:
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    • Place old brood frames and comb in the trap so it smells like a used beehive.
    • Use lemongrass oil as a lure because the smell mimics that of a queen inside. Soak a cotton swab with the oil and dab the trap’s entrance. You may then leave the swab inside the trap, preferably at the back for some time.
    • Place the traps in areas where bees would like to live, like in trees or on a fence.

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    Swarm Traps – Where to Place Them and When to Put Them Out
    To lure them, beekeepers place bait inside. For bait, old brood frames and comb are placed in the trap so it smells like a used beehive. Lemongrass oil is also commonly used in a s…
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    How to Build a Bee Swarm Trap – DIY Beekeeping - BeeKeepClub
    Once you have built the bee swarm trap, you may use lemon grass oil as a lure to the trap. To use lemongrass oil as lure, soak a cotton swab with the oil and dab the trap’s entranc…
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