Queen Marking Tube
The queen marking tube holds the queen still against a screen so you can mark her thorax safely with a paint pen. Clear plastic lets you see her the whole time; a soft plunger pushes up from below and pins her gently against the screened top, where the open mesh gives the pen access without touching her wings or legs.
Features
- Clear plastic tube — watch the queen as you work
- Screened end for pen access
- Soft sponge plunger holds her without pressure
- Marking pen not included
How to mark a queen
Coax or drop the queen into the tube, then raise the plunger until she is held lightly against the screen. Touch a small dot of marking paint to the top of her thorax through the mesh, let it dry a moment, then release her back onto the frame. The dot makes her easy to spot, and the color tells you the year she was introduced.
Pairs well with
- Posca Queen Marking Pen — the paint pen for the dot (sold separately)
- Stainless Queen Clip — catch her first
Specifications
- Material: clear plastic with screened end and sponge plunger
- Approx. 5.25 × 1.5 × 1.5 in
- Weight: about 0.045 lb
- Marking pen not included
FAQ
Is a marking pen included?
No. The marking pen is sold separately.
How does it hold the queen safely?
A soft sponge plunger pushes her gently against the screened top without pressure, and the open mesh lets the pen reach her thorax without touching her wings or legs.
Can I see the queen while marking her?
Yes. The clear plastic tube lets you watch her the whole time.
Why mark a queen at all?
The paint dot makes her easy to spot, and the color tells you the year she was introduced.
Blythewood Bee Company is a disabled veteran–owned business.
