Japanese Honeybee Attractant Liquid 300ml (100ml x 3) Native Species y1003-0001

This is the liquid remaining after boiling down the comb waste from Japanese honeybees after honey extraction and rendering beeswax.
We offer a convenient 3-bottle (100ml each) pack for use as a swarm attractant.
This packaging is designed to easily fit into any available space in your freezer for storage.

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

While labeled as an attractant, its primary purpose is to impart a scent to the hive box. Japanese honeybees have a strong preference for nesting in boxes with a history of habitation. 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 with the attractant mixed into the water, or
?Pour the liquid with a ladle, or apply with a wooden stick wrapped in cloth.

I used to use a 1-gallon can, but
lately, 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 the treated items must be dried thoroughly to prevent mold growth. I have never experienced mold growth with this method.
The bait hive preparation season is also a dry season, and I believe that items placed outside after treatment will dry quickly without conscious effort.
This is a natural product. As it is collected by hand, there may be some 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.
Shipped at room temperature. If you do not plan to use it all this season, freezing is recommended for storage.
At room temperature, it can ferment, and if the cap is tightly sealed, the container can become pressurized. I have used it even after fermentation with good results, but since mold can sometimes form on the surface of the liquid in the container, freezing is best if you won't be using it immediately. However, please understand that even with this attractant, applying beeswax, placing a kinryouhen (a type of lure), or setting up a bait hive lure does not guarantee a 100% swarm capture rate. Even with thorough preparation, the capture 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 capture is exceptional. It's a thrill that is hard to replicate. I sincerely wish for the success of all who purchase this product.