Drone Trap & Swarm Guard MFG-2

Ideal for instrumental insemination, drone control and swarm prevention

This trap is designed to be placed in front of the hive entrance (Langstroth or Dadant Blatt, Spanish or US format), with a width between 376 and 380 mm. It is made of wood and stainless steel, effectively trapping drones without disturbing worker bee traffic.

Worker bees can enter and exit freely, while drones are trapped inside the cage. The queen may also be caught, which offers two major benefits:

• Swarm prevention: placing the trap before swarming can retain the queen and stop the swarm.
• Queen capture: if a swarm leaves, the queen is automatically caught as she passes through the trap.

This tool is also useful for capturing drones for instrumental insemination, especially for selecting desirable genetic lines.

The trap has two working positions:
• To catch drones leaving the hive
• To catch drones returning after defecation flights

This helps reduce unwanted drone populations in colonies with excessive males or undesired traits, and supports breeding and mating zone management.

🔧 Usage tips:
Place the trap directly on the landing board, in front of the entrance. Make sure it’s level and aligned. During peak drone activity (spring or queen replacement), check the trap daily to prevent clogging.

📌 Pro tip: If the queen is inside the trap, move it near the swarming cluster — the presence of the queen attracts the rest of the bees.

Technical specifications
• Compatibility: Langstroth and Dadant Blatt hives (Spanish or US format)
• Entrance width: 376–380 mm
• Housing material: wood
• Excluder grill: stainless steel, flat shape
• Dimensions: 376–380 mm (L) × 90 mm (W) × 115 mm (H)
• Packaging: sold individually