Japanese Honeybee Attractant 500ml (100ml x 5) Japanese Honeybee y1005-0001

This is the liquid remaining after boiling down the comb waste from Japanese honeybees after honey extraction and collecting beeswax.
We offer a convenient 100ml x 5 pack for use as a swarm attractant.
We believe this packaging is ideal for utilizing small spaces in your freezer for cold storage.

We strive to ship orders within 2 business days of your application, but please understand that delays may occur due to unforeseen circumstances.

Although it is labeled as a swarm attractant, its primary purpose is to impart a scent to the hive box. Honeybees tend to prefer hive boxes with a history of nesting. Therefore, for new bait hives, this product can be used to simulate a used hive by applying the scent.
Honeybees have a keen sense of smell, so diluting it with water is acceptable.
I personally use it diluted 2 to 4 times.

〈Example Usage Methods〉
?Spray onto the bait hive.
?Apply with a brush.
?Wipe on with a rag or cloth.
?Boil the hive box or frames in a large pot or a 1-gallon can mixed with the attractant liquid, or
?Pour the liquid with a ladle, or apply with a wooden stick wrapped in cloth.

I used to do it in a 1-gallon can, but
recently I've been taking shortcuts and prefer using a spray. I find it to be sufficiently effective.
In any case, it is often said that mold can grow if not dried thoroughly after treatment. I have never experienced mold growth with this process.
The season for preparing bait hives is often dry, and I believe that placing them outside after treatment will dry them quickly without conscious effort.
This is a natural product. As it is collected by hand, there may be residual wax or impurities mixed in, but please do not be concerned.
If using a spray, it would be advisable to filter it through a cloth to prevent clogging.
We ship at room temperature. If you do not plan to use it all this season, we recommend freezing it for storage.
At room temperature, it can ferment, and if the cap is tightly closed, the container can become pressurized. I have used it even after fermentation, and it remains effective, but sometimes mold can form on the surface of the liquid in the container. Therefore, if you do not plan to use it immediately, freezing is recommended. However, please understand that even with this attractant, beeswax coating, and the placement of lures, the success rate of attracting swarms is not 100%. Even with thorough preparation, the entry rate is said to be 10-20% for beginners and up to 30% for experienced beekeepers. Nevertheless, as experienced beekeepers know, the joy of a successful swarm capture is unparalleled. It is a truly moving experience that is hard to replicate. We sincerely wish for the success of all our customers.