The Layens Hive Trap Kit is the perfect way to expand your apiary naturally. Designed as a companion to the Generational Hive, this DIY kit allows you to build your own durable swarm trap from heavy-duty 5/8" cabinet-grade plywood. Place it in the field each spring to capture wild honeybee swarms and grow your apiary without ever buying bees again.

Kit Features

• DIY Assembly Kit – pre-cut panels and parts, ready for you to assemble.

• Heavy-Duty 5/8" Plywood – long-lasting durability for outdoor use.

• 10 Layens Frames Included – standard frames that integrate directly with the Generational Hive.

• Single Door Entrance – precision-cut entrance optimized for swarm attraction.

• Companion Product – specifically designed to work alongside the Generational Hive system.

What’s Included in the Kit

• Pre-cut 5/8" plywood panels

• 10x Layens frames (unwired)

• 1x Hive entrance door

• Assembly hardware (nails/screws)

• Step-by-step PDF and video assembly guide

⚠️ Not Included: Frame wire, assembly tools, or jigs.

Benefits

• Catch Wild Swarms Naturally – never buy bees again.

• Save Money – grow your hive numbers each spring at no extra cost.

• Hands-On Learning – build your own trap and understand its design.

• Seamless Transfer – move swarms directly into your Generational Hive with matching Layens frames.

Ordering Notes

• Built in group batches every 3 months (quarterly)

• Please allow up to 60-day lead time unless invited to an active batch

• Custom orders: inquire at Support@TIAGcommunities.org

• Available for shipping or free pickup at TIAG Community Events and Hubs (Trenton, MO – reopening soon)

Pricing & Shipping

• Flat rate shipping: $75 within the continental US

• Free pickup available at designated TIAG Community Events (registration required)

TIAG Member Discounts

• Members of The Independent American Gardener (TIAG) enjoy 10% off storewide

• Find your member discount code at: https://TIAGcommunities.org

Why Lulu’s Garden Hive Traps?

Every order supports our collective mission to help create a nation of self sufficient families through the lens of Permaculture Design. We partner with TIAG to create a lasting impact, and our purchase ensures we reach our larger goals for a Free, Propserous People one milestone at a time. Our Layens Hive Trap Kits combine precision CNC cutting with rugged materials. Built to mimic natural bee habitats, they are a proven tool for sustainable, self-sufficient beekeeping.

👉 Order your Layens Hive Trap Kit today and start catching swarms this spring!

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