Queen Marking Tube

The Queen Marking Tube is a classic beekeeping tool designed to safely hold a queen bee in place for easy and controlled marking.

Key Features & Benefits

• Classic Queen Handling Tool: Commonly used by beekeepers for safely marking queen bees.
• Open-Bottom Design: Allows the queen to be easily introduced into the tube.
• Soft Plunger: Gently guides the queen upward without harming her.
• Marking Screen: Holds the queen securely in place for accurate paint application.
• Controlled Marking: Designed for use with paint pens such as POSCA for clear queen identification.

Detailed Description

The Queen Marking Tube is a widely used tool that helps beekeepers safely and accurately mark queen bees. The tube features an open bottom that allows the queen to be added easily. Once inside, a soft plunger is used to gently guide the queen toward the marking screen.

When the queen reaches the screen, light pressure from the plunger holds her in place without causing harm. This positioning allows the beekeeper to apply a small dot of paint to the queen’s thorax using a paint pen, such as a POSCA marker. Marking queens helps beekeepers identify the queen more easily during inspections and track her age using standard color-coding systems.

The simple, controlled design of the queen marking tube reduces handling stress on the queen while improving accuracy and safety during the marking process.

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