How far for swarm traps

[Satch]

Just like the title, how far away from your hives should you place your swarm traps.  I read some literature the other day of 250 yards.

Just curious as next season I plan on putting out swarm traps in the general area.

[wadehump]

just like fishing

[AllenF]

50 foot to 100 miles.     That way you will catch swarms from some other hives, besides your own.

[danno]

just like fishing, trapping and hunting. Its all in location.   You could catch a swarm on your front porch but you would increase your odds by putting the trap on the edge of a field using the wind  to carry your lure out over the field.  Dont worry about distance or how  high you place them. I place them a eye level on westerly edges of fields in the shade but not to deep in the woods in areas that bee's frequent

[Robo]

Like every has already said,  there is no specific distance.  It is all in the bait.   Just pick a convenient location and if there is a swarm in the area and your trap meets their needs, they will use it.    I've had swarms right next to my hives.