One lure,
a trap that actually works.
Donaldson Farms is a small family business that has been making plant-based pest solutions since 2016. Trap Attractant is the difference between a trap that sits empty and one that catches.
Carpenter Bee Trap Attractant, 2oz
A lure that entices carpenter bees into your trap, gentle on honeybees, compatible with any trap.
Carpenter Bee Repellent, 8oz
For the wood you are not trapping over: a citrus and peppermint spray that wards carpenter bees off decking and porches.
What it does,
and what it spares.
A lure built to attract carpenter bees specifically, gentle on honeybees so the pollinators you want to keep are left alone.
What getting a trap
working looks like.
Written from the brand's own most-asked question: location is everything with carpenter bee traps.
You apply the attractant
Following the instructions, to your homemade or commercial trap.
Carpenter bees start investigating
Bait speeds up the process and increases the odds of catching them.
You see activity, or you adjust
If nothing after 1-2 weeks, move the trap a few feet. Carpenter bees are picky about location.
Traps stay out through the season
Carpenter bees are most active in spring and still somewhat active through summer.
Next to a trap
with no lure.
An unbaited trap can eventually work. A lure speeds up the process and raises the odds.
Trap with Donaldson Attractant
Based on the brand's own guidance: traps work without lure eventually, an attractant speeds up the process.
The people who
reach for this.
Four situations show up again and again with carpenter bee traps.
Trap sitting empty
Your trap has caught nothing after a week or two and you suspect it needs bait, not a new location.
New to trapping
You just put up your first carpenter bee traps and want the best odds from day one.
Cares about honeybees
You want to target carpenter bees specifically without disrupting honeybees nearby.
Multiple traps to cover
You are covering a full deck or porch and need enough lure for several traps.
Questions people actually ask
Why is my trap not working?
This is the most asked question. It comes down to location: carpenter bees can be blind to a trap in some spots. If it hasn't caught anything after 1-2 weeks, move it a few feet.
Do I need bait for my trap?
Most traps can eventually work without lure, but adding an attractant speeds up the process and increases the chances of catching carpenter bees.
How many traps do I need?
One trap for every 15 feet is recommended for best results.
When should I put up traps?
At the end of winter or beginning of spring, when carpenter bees come out. Leave traps out through the end of summer since they stay somewhat active.
Will it hurt honeybees?
No, the lure is gentle on honeybees, so you can trap carpenter bees without harming the beneficial honeybee population.
What if it does not work for me?
Return it within 30 days of purchase for a full refund. Return shipping is paid by the buyer.
Make the trap
earn its spot.
One 2 oz bottle, free US shipping, and 30 days to change your mind.
Add to cartFree US shipping · Arrives in 3-8 days · 30-day returns