Quote Originally Posted by FurFlyin View Post
You almost had a hive. Sounds like your trap was in their top couple of choices. I found that 5 frame deep nuc boxes stacked double deep worked best for me for traps. I'd put one frame of old comb in the top, with 4 frames having only starter strips of foundation on them. Don't put full sheets of foundation in the traps, it blocks space.

There is a lure named Swarm Commander, that you put in the traps. It absolutely works.
I had Swarm Commander in those traps. They do like it.
I believe that was one of my problems. No old frames. No slum gum. Nothing to make them really commit.

There is a Coop 20 miles away that has a Bee Keepers club. That meets every month. I need to join. I spent 13 years on an off shift. I bid to a day shift job in May. I can attend the meetings and get some guidance now.