Honey Bee Attractant, 2 Ounce

Guide the hive
home.

A natural oil blend designed to attract honey bees to the hive, safe to use and gentle enough that it will not harm them. One small, powerful bottle lasts a long time.

Natural blend of oils specially designed to attract honey bees to the hive
Safe to use and will not harm bees
Very powerful, so each bottle lasts quite a while
  1. How it works
  2. 1Apply the attractant near the hive entrance per the included instructions
  3. 2Let the scent do the work drawing bees toward the hive
  4. 3Reapply only occasionally, since the blend is concentrated

One-time purchase. 30-day returns if it does not work for you.

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The product

One lure,
a stronger hive.

Donaldson Farms is a small family business that has been making plant-based pest and pollinator solutions since 2016. Honey Bee Attractant is built to guide bees toward the hive, gently.

Honey Bee Attractant, 2 Ounce

Honey Bee Attractant, 2oz

A natural oil blend designed to attract honey bees to the hive, safe to use and gentle on bees.

2 oz bottleLemongrass oil blendSafe for bees
The label

What is in it,
and what it is not.

A natural oil blend, not a pesticide. Safe to use, gentle on honey bees, and concentrated enough to last.

Natural oilsSafe for beesLong-lasting
Natural oilsConfirmed on the product's own listing
Safe for beesConfirmed on the product's own listing
Long-lastingConfirmed on the product's own listing
Harsh or synthetic chemicalsNot in it
Artificial additivesNot in it
In practice

What using it
usually looks like.

A little of this concentrated blend goes a long way near the hive.

FIRST USE · APPLY

You apply it near the hive

Following the simple instructions included with the bottle.

EARLY ON · THEY RESPOND

Bees are drawn toward the scent

The natural oil blend guides bee activity toward the hive entrance.

ONGOING · REAPPLY SPARINGLY

You use it occasionally

The blend is very powerful, so each small bottle lasts quite a while.

OVER TIME · A BUSIER HIVE

Your hive sees more activity

Guided attraction supports a stronger, more active colony over the season.

2016Family business since
2 ozConcentrated bottle
SafeFor honey bees
The comparison

Next to leaving
the hive to chance.

An unguided hive waits for bees to find their way. A scent lure gives them a nudge.

What matters

Donaldson Honey Bee Attractant

No attractant used
Purpose
Attracts bees to the hive
No attractant
Harm to bees
None, gentle blend
N/A
Strength
Very concentrated
N/A
Application
A few drops near entrance
N/A
Instructions
Included in the box
N/A

General comparison against an untreated hive. Results vary by region and season.

Who buys it

The people who
reach for this.

A few situations show up again and again for beekeepers using an attractant.

New hive setup

You just set up a new hive and want to help bees find and settle into it faster.

Slow hive activity

Activity around the hive has been quieter than you would like.

Swarm season

You are trying to attract a swarm to an empty box during swarm season.

Backyard beekeeper

You keep a small home apiary and want every edge you can get, safely.

Questions people actually ask

Will it harm my bees?

No. It is safe to use and will not harm bees; it is designed to gently guide them, not repel or harm them.

How much do I use?

The blend is very powerful, so only a small amount is needed at a time, and each bottle lasts quite a while.

Does it come with instructions?

Yes, simple, informative instructions are included with every bottle.

What is in it?

A natural blend of oils formulated specifically to attract honey bees to the hive.

How fast does it ship?

Orders are processed within 24 to 48 hours and ship free anywhere in the US, typically arriving within 3 to 8 days.

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.

Give your hive
a head start.

One concentrated bottle, free US shipping, and 30 days to change your mind.

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Free US shipping · Arrives in 3-8 days · 30-day returns