Beekeeping
Swarm Commander Super Lure Bee Attractant — 1 Pack
Reviews
4.0/ 5
Brand Blythewood Bee Company
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- 4 stars 0
- 3 stars 1
- 2 stars 0
- 1 star 1
Product description
Designed to pull honeybee swarms into an offered hive, this Swarm Commander Super Lure ships as a single flexible strip pre-infused with Swarm Commander Premium Swarm Lure. The manufacturer rates a minimum of 90 days of release once the lure is hanging inside a hive, and it carries a two-year shelf life while still sealed in its original packaging.
The piece includes a permanently attached elastic loop for hanging from a top bar or lid. Constructed from a pliable, rubber-like material that releases pheromones, the lure is described as safe for honeybees and can be cleaned and reused after a swarm has been taken. Intended users range from hobbyists to commercial beekeepers, and it pairs well with pressed-pot traps, nuc boxes, or used hive bodies.
Physical details: one lure per pack. Weight is approximately 0.125 lbs and dimensions are roughly 4.5 x 1 in, making it compact enough to position inside most swarm traps or directly on a frame top bar. To use, remove the sealed package, suspend the lure in the chosen location using the elastic band, and allow pheromone release to attract scout bees. The product is frequently employed alongside other attractants like wax or comb to increase appeal.
The manufacturer also offers compatible swarm trap options for different skill levels and setups. Because performance depends on placement, local bee activity, and competing natural cues, some beekeepers report repeated success while others observe little change.
Pros
- Minimum 90-day active release once deployed
- Reusable and safe for bees
- Simple to hang with attached elastic loop
Cons
- Effectiveness varies by location and setup
- Some users report little to no attraction
- Limited to one lure per pack
VerdictA practical, easy-to-use pheromone lure for beekeepers looking to capture swarms. It’s durable, simple to deploy, and reusable, with several users reporting multiple successful captures. Results can vary by location and setup — some users saw no activity — but for many this lure reliably supplements swarm traps and used hives.
Reviews
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Tracey Bartson 5/5
Two swarms in short order
Placed the lure in a trap and it worked — we collected two swarms. Would recommend.
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David Clingan 5/5
Caught a swarm without fuss
Left the lure in a NUC box in my garage and picked up a swarm. Moved the colony to my yard and they're doing well — caught in East Texas, first week of August 2026.
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Garrison M Johnson 5/5
Finally caught swarms after changing my setup
I rarely managed to catch swarms before. I switched from vial lures and lemongrass to larger pressed-pot traps hung about 5' high along a tree line, melted a golf-ball-sized piece of old comb into the lid, waxed the comb guides, and suspended this lure from the lid. Traps are now regularly visited and I captured three swarms in a month. Very pleased—this exceeded my expectations.
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Leland C Noll 3/5
Short-lived attraction
Three months passed and I saw no bees.
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David Greenfield 5/5
Worked after storing over winter — will repurchase
Bought one in 2023 and had no luck, so I wrapped it in foil and froze it for winter. In 2024 I placed it inside a cardboard box and later in a used hive; the first swarm moved in and within a week frames were filling. Another swarm from the same tree was attracted to a nuc box with the lure. Turned out to be well worth it.
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Lalm 1/5
No activity after several weeks
Kept it active for almost a month with no bees showing up. It feels like a rubber ornament and I couldn't detect any scent. After two months still nothing, so I believe it didn’t work for me.
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