Layens Swarm Trap

[@cindihawkins2183]

Great job Nate and girls! I'd love to try this to see if we could get us some more pollinators.

[@robeccs]

Again great job and thank you for sharing.🐝🍻👍🏼

[@jefferyevans7299]

Well done

[@walkingbearh5912]

going to build a layens hive this year, any updates on how the swarm traps worked out ?

[@Our2Acres]

No update yet. The first year was a bust. I think they might have been a little hidden in the trees. I plan to move some to a more open area and try again this year.

[@guygosh1836]

What size drill bit to start slot and how ling?

[@Our2Acres]

I used a 1/2 inch diameter drill bit. The slot is 4 inches long.

[@zachmyers5237]

@Our2Acres Do you have material list by chance?

[@Our2Acres]

It depends on how many traps you want to make. However, you can make 6 traps out of: 1- 15/32 4x8 sheet of plywood, 1- 11/32 4x8 sheet of plywood, 1- 2x4 x 8’-0” stud, 1- 12” x 10’-0” roll of aluminum sheet metal. You will also need a gallon of primer and a gallon of paint.

[@zachmyers5237]

@@Our2Acres Thanks!

[@zachmyers5237]

@@Our2Acres Do you by chance have a link of a document of your plans? I really liked how you did those.

[@Our2Acres]

@@zachmyers5237 I don't have a link. Sorry

[@radsk5]

I made 4 traps today at work on my 15 minute break from scape lumber I saved up