Queen Marking Tube

The Queen Marking Tube is a classic tool that safely holds a queen bee in place for controlled marking. The open-bottom design lets you introduce the queen easily, and a soft plunger gently guides her up against the marking screen so you can apply a small dot of paint with a pen like a POSCA marker.

At a glance

• Type: Queen marking tube
• Bottom: Open-bottom design for easy queen entry
• Plunger: Soft plunger guides the queen without harm
• Screen: Marking screen holds her securely for paint application
• Compatibility: Works with paint pens such as POSCA
• Use: Reduces handling stress while marking

Best for

• Marking queens for easy identification
• Tracking queen age with color codes
• Reducing handling stress during marking
• Beginner and experienced beekeepers

How to use

Introduce the queen through the open bottom, then use the soft plunger to guide her gently against the marking screen. With light pressure holding her in place, apply a small dot of paint to her thorax with a marking pen. Let it dry before releasing her back into the hive.

About Foxhound Bee Company

Foxhound Bee Company is a beekeeping supplier offering quality queen management tools, hive equipment, and supplies for hobbyist and commercial beekeepers alike.

Sold by Foxhound Bee Company, based in Irondale, Alabama.