Thank you for taking your time to look at Traditions in Woodworking Inc. honey bee swarm trap. Our swarm trap is designed by two friends who have more than 25 years of experience in building cabinets and raising bees. Together we have built the best trap on the market today. Using the principles of cabinet making and beekeeping we deliver to you a swarm trap that is the most durable, easy to use and largest on the market: 19.75″ deep 22″ tall and 8.75″ wide. The first swarm you catch will more than pay for the trap and you will have stronger bees by catching your free local bees. Read our reviews Watch our successful swarm trap in action on youtube, copy and paste in your browser https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=4&v=QMh2zk8VA1U 1-Our trap allows bees to feel right at home like it is a natural cavity with large volume of space. This 45+ liter 5-frame capacity swarm trap is designed to catch the large bee swarms that are searching for a cavity. 2-The unique hoist system for enhanced SAFETY is unlike any other. You can raise and secure the trap while on the ground at all times, and avoid damage to the tree. Get the trap in the air where the bees prefer to be!No need for a ladder or other climbing apparatus to deploy or retrieve the box. A metal bridle is bolted to the box so that the box can be hoisted into a tree and firmly mounted using a nylon strap.3-The traps are designed to hold standard Langstroth/Dadant frames; transferring bees is less intrusive and keeps comb damage to a minimum saving their energy and work! 4-Mechanically secured top and vented entrance cover allows safer transport over longer distances. 5- Free detailed set of instructions on how to be successful in catching a swarm. (The right knowledge is key to your success). 6- Materials are 5/8″ exterior rated plywood milled using a CNC router with cabinet joinery for easy assembly and to ensure water tight joints for years of use. (Others use cloth, cardboard, or thin plywood with staples and no special joinery.) 7-The overhanging roof is a sheet of durable polyethylene material. 8-Your kit comes ready and easy to assemble. The kit includes an assembly and user’s guide, predrilled plywood panels metal bridle, hoisting strap, roof panel, and fasteners. Not included in the kit that you will need: 5 frames with foundation and a honey bee swarm lure. See below for other options Please visit our store for Swarm lure attractant to help attract the honey bees to your swarm trap. eBay item number: 283376968293 Swarm trap with 5 dadant frames and foundationeBay item number: 282855561308 ****Free shipping is within the continental US, if outside the US please contact us for quote.**** Please contact us with questions on what makes this the best one on the market. We want you to be successful! Wishing you the best in your bee keeping adventure! Chris Heston, CabinetmakerColumbia MO