{"product_id":"queen-marking-tube","title":"Queen Marking Tube","description":"\u003ch2\u003eQueen Marking Tube – Queen Bee Marking \u0026amp; Holding Tool\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMake queen marking easier and more controlled with a Queen Marking Tube from West Alabama Bee Company. This practical beekeeping tool allows you to gently secure your queen while applying a marking dot, helping you identify her during future hive inspections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe tube-style design features a movable plunger that gently guides the queen toward a marking screen, holding her in position while you apply a small dot of queen marking paint to her thorax.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eControlled Queen Marking:\u003c\/strong\u003e Helps position the queen for accurate marking without directly holding her in your fingers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMovable Plunger:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gently guides the queen toward the marking screen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEasy Queen Identification:\u003c\/strong\u003e A marked queen is easier to locate during routine hive inspections.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQueen Age Tracking:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use the international queen marking color system to help identify the queen's year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePractical Beekeeping Tool:\u003c\/strong\u003e Useful for both hobbyist and commercial beekeepers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarefully introduce the queen into the marking tube.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlowly advance the plunger until the queen is gently positioned against the marking screen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApply a small dot of queen marking paint to the top of her thorax.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAllow the paint to dry before carefully releasing the queen back into the colony.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMake Queen Management Easier\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMarking your queen helps you locate her quickly, track her age, and recognize when a colony may have replaced its queen. A queen marking tube is a convenient addition to your beekeeping equipment and helps make queen management more efficient.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eUse gentle pressure when positioning the queen. Queen marking pen or paint sold separately unless otherwise specified.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"West Alabama Bee Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45848881463367,"sku":null,"price":6.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0648\/8447\/3927\/files\/Queen_Marking_Tube_5a67eb05-b6eb-4b4a-87ab-d5ac4c574362.png?v=1790337941","url":"https:\/\/westalabamabeecompany.com\/products\/queen-marking-tube","provider":"West Alabama Bee Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}