{"title":"Queen Rearing","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"one-handed-queen-catcher","title":"One Handed Queen Catcher","description":"\u003cp\u003eCatching a queen by hand risks injuring her — this catcher lets you confine her safely with one hand once you've spotted her on the frame, then hold her in place for marking without the risk that comes with pinching her between your fingers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne-handed operation — quick, controlled capture once the queen is located\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSliding grid mechanism — slide it closed with your thumb to safely confine her\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt-in safety stop — prevents the plunger from applying too much pressure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePadded plunger surface — gentle contact while positioning her for marking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlexible marking grid — light pressure holds her in place through the marking process\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Use It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce the queen is on a frame, let her walk into the open grid, then slide it closed with your thumb to confine her. Use light pressure on the padded plunger to move her toward the grid until her thorax is visible, then mark her with a queen marking pen. The safety stop keeps you from pressing too hard by accident.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOperation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOne-handed, sliding grid\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIncludes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePadded plunger, built-in safety stop\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eYou May Also Need\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-de\/products\/queen-marking-pen\"\u003ePOSCA Queen Marking Pen\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-de\/products\/queen-marking-tube\"\u003eQueen Marking Tube\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBrowse More\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-de\/collections\/queen-catching-and-marking-supplies\"\u003eQueen Catching and Marking Supplies\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Foxhound Bee Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47288937513212,"sku":"One Hand Catch","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0269\/1648\/7234\/files\/One-Handed-Queen-Catcher-Foxhound-Bee-Company.png?v=1751295804"},{"product_id":"posca-queen-marking-pen","title":"POSCA Queen Marking Pen","description":"\u003cp\u003eA queen you can spot in two seconds saves real time during inspections. This POSCA pen uses bright, paint-based ink to mark her thorax quickly and cleanly, following the standard international color-coding system so you can track her age at a glance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBright, highly visible ink makes the queen easy to spot in the hive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFine, controlled tip for precise marking on the thorax\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuick-drying paint reduces smudging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong-lasting color stays visible through the season\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable in standard international queen marking colors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Color-Code\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe standard marking colors rotate on a 5-year cycle, so the dot color tells you the queen's year at a glance without checking records. Pair this pen with a queen catcher or marking tube to hold her still while you mark her.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInk Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePaint-based, quick-drying\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStandard international queen marking colors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated Reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-de\/blogs\/queens\/queen-marking-colors\"\u003eQueen Marking Colors\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eYou May Also Need\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-de\/products\/queen-marking-tube\"\u003eQueen Marking Tube\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-de\/products\/one-handed-queen-catcher\"\u003eOne Handed Queen Catcher\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-de\/products\/speed-mark-queen-bee-marking-tool\"\u003eSpeed Mark Queen Bee Marking Tool\u003c\/a\u003e — holds the queen still on the comb so you can mark her with this pen without picking her up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBrowse More\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-de\/collections\/queen-management\"\u003eQueen Rearing and Management Supplies\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Foxhound Bee Company","offers":[{"title":"Blue 20\/25","offer_id":47288945803516,"sku":"Blue Posca Marker","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"White 21\/26","offer_id":47288945836284,"sku":"57-RDUN-NF1B","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Yellow 22\/27","offer_id":47288945869052,"sku":"Yellow Posca Marker","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Red 23\/28","offer_id":47288945901820,"sku":"Posca Red Marker","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Green 24\/29","offer_id":47288945934588,"sku":"Posca Single Green","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0269\/1648\/7234\/files\/POSCA-Queen-Marking-Pen-Foxhound-Bee-Company.png?v=1751295809"},{"product_id":"queen-clip-plastic","title":"Queen Clip, Plastic","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe same idea as our stainless steel queen clip, in an affordable plastic version. It confines the queen safely and temporarily — useful while manipulating frames, doing removals, or any time you need her set aside for a few minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpring-loaded clip opens to place the queen between the sides\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorker-pass slots — wide enough for workers, too narrow for the queen to escape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAffordable way to contain and protect the queen temporarily\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall enough to hold safely in a pocket while you keep working\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlastic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMechanism\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpring-loaded\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eYou May Also Need\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-de\/products\/queen-clip-stainless-steel\"\u003eQueen Clip Stainless Steel\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBrowse More\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-de\/collections\/equipment-accessories\"\u003eEquipment Accessories\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Foxhound Bee Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47288947343612,"sku":"QT-001S","price":5.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0269\/1648\/7234\/files\/Queen-Clip-Plastic-Foxhound-Bee-Company.png?v=1751295779"},{"product_id":"jzbz-style-cell-protectors","title":"Clearance - JZBZ Style Cell Protectors","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJZBZ Style Cell Protectors is a plastic, cone-shaped protector to cover queen cells. These are \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003edesigned to snap around the \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.foxhoundbeecompany.com\/what-is-a-queen-cup\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eJZBZ queen cup\u003c\/a\u003e to protect it during transport or when inserted into the hive.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePush-in cell protectors are designed to snap over the cup and capped queen cell and is then pushed in the drawn comb to hold it firmly in place. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSee all of our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.foxhoundbeecompany.com\/collections\/queen-management\" target=\"_blank\"\u003equeen rearing and management supplies. \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSee our entire collection of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.foxhoundbeecompany.com\/collections\/additional-supplies\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ebeekeeping Supplies\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Foxhound Bee Company","offers":[{"title":"Push In Cell Protector - 100 Pack","offer_id":47288948523260,"sku":"JZBZ Push In Protector 100","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Top Bar Cell Protector - 100 Pack","offer_id":47288948556028,"sku":"JZBZ Top Bar Protector 100","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0269\/1648\/7234\/files\/JZBZ-Style-Cell-Protectors-Foxhound-Bee-Company.png?v=1751295786"},{"product_id":"jzbz-style-queen-cell-cups","title":"Clearance - JZBZ Style Queen Cell Cups","description":"","brand":"Foxhound Bee Company","offers":[{"title":"100 Pack","offer_id":47288948621564,"sku":"JZBZ Cup 100","price":5.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0269\/1648\/7234\/files\/JZBZ-Style-Queen-Cell-Cups-100-Pack-Foxhound-Bee-Company.jpg?v=1751295785"},{"product_id":"queen-clip-stainless-steel","title":"Queen Clip Stainless Steel","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis clip confines the queen safely and temporarily — useful while manipulating frames, performing cutouts or removals, or any time you need her set aside for a few minutes without letting her go.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpring-loaded mechanism — opens easily to place the queen inside\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorker-pass slots — sized so workers can pass through while the queen stays contained\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStainless steel construction — durable and rust-resistant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact — small enough to hold safely in a pocket while you keep working\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStainless steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMechanism\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpring-loaded\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eYou May Also Need\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-de\/products\/queen-clip-plastic\"\u003eQueen Clip, Plastic\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-de\/products\/queen-marking-tube\"\u003eQueen Marking Tube\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBrowse More\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-de\/collections\/queen-management\"\u003eQueen Rearing and Management Supplies\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Foxhound Bee Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47288952291580,"sku":"QT-001S-1","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0269\/1648\/7234\/files\/Queen-Clip-Stainless-Steel-Foxhound-Bee-Company.png?v=1751295816"},{"product_id":"long-queen-marking-tube","title":"Long Queen Marking Tube","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis queen marking tube works like a standard marking tube, with one addition that makes it easier to use in the field: a side opening that lets the queen walk in directly from the frame instead of needing to be picked up first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSide-entry design — capture the queen directly from the comb, no handling required to get her started into the tube\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGentle plunger — guides the queen against the soft mesh screen so she stays still for marking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransparent tube — lets you see and control the process clearly throughout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDurable, reusable construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with standard queen marking pens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Use It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLet the queen walk into the tube through the side opening, then use the plunger to gently move her against the mesh screen. With her held in place, mark her thorax with a queen marking pen, then release her back onto the frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDesign\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSide-entry with plunger and mesh screen\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompatible With\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStandard queen marking pens\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated Reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-de\/blogs\/queens\/how-and-why-to-mark-your-queen-bee\"\u003eHow and Why to Mark Your Queen Bee\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-de\/blogs\/queens\/queen-marking-colors\"\u003eQueen Marking Colors\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eYou May Also Need\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-de\/products\/queen-marking-pen\"\u003ePOSCA Queen Marking Pen\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-de\/products\/queen-marking-tube\"\u003eQueen Marking Tube\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBrowse More\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-de\/collections\/queen-catching-and-marking-supplies\"\u003eQueen Catching and Marking Supplies\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Foxhound Bee Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47288959500540,"sku":"Long Queen Marking Tube","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0269\/1648\/7234\/files\/Long-Queen-Marking-Tube-Foxhound-Bee-Company.png?v=1751296083"},{"product_id":"jzbz-queen-cell-frame-starter-kit","title":"Clearance - JZBZ Queen Cell Frame Starter Kit","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJZBZ Queen Cell Frame Starter Kit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"212\" data-end=\"603\"\u003eRaising your own queens is easier with the right tools, and the \u003cstrong data-start=\"276\" data-end=\"313\"\u003eJZBZ Queen Cell Frame Starter Kit\u003c\/strong\u003e is designed to simplify the process. This unassembled kit snaps together quickly, creating a secure and reliable frame for starting your queen rearing project. With snug-fitting parts and room for up to 60 queen cell cups, it’s built to keep delicate queen cells safe and easy to manage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"610\" data-end=\"641\"\u003eKey Features and Benefits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"643\" data-end=\"711\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"643\" data-end=\"661\"\u003eEasy assembly:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.foxhoundbeecompany.com\/collections\/frames-and-foundation\"\u003eFrame\u003c\/a\u003e pieces snap together without extra tools.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"713\" data-end=\"786\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"713\" data-end=\"728\"\u003eSecure fit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Queen cell bars lock into place so they won’t fall out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"788\" data-end=\"864\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"788\" data-end=\"804\"\u003eStable cups:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blog.foxhoundbeecompany.com\/what-is-a-queen-cup\/\"\u003eQueen cups\u003c\/a\u003e fit firmly into the bars for added protection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"866\" data-end=\"949\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"866\" data-end=\"883\"\u003eComplete kit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Includes 2 \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.foxhoundbeecompany.com\/products\/jzbz-queen-cell-bar-holder\" target=\"_blank\"\u003esidebars\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, 4 queen cell bars, and 50 queen cell cups.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"951\" data-end=\"1017\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"951\" data-end=\"969\"\u003eHigh capacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Frame holds up to 60 queen cell cups at once.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1019\" data-end=\"1085\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1019\" data-end=\"1039\"\u003eReusable design:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy to swap out frame sides and cell bars.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1092\" data-end=\"1118\"\u003eDetailed Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1120\" data-end=\"1460\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"1124\" data-end=\"1161\"\u003eJZBZ Queen Cell Frame Starter Kit\u003c\/strong\u003e comes unassembled but is designed for \u003cstrong data-start=\"1200\" data-end=\"1226\"\u003equick and simple setup\u003c\/strong\u003e. The sidebars snap together with the queen cell bars, creating a strong fit that holds everything securely in place. Unlike frames where bars might slip out, this kit ensures your developing queen cells remain safe during handling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1462\" data-end=\"1788\"\u003eEach queen cell bar holds multiple cups, and the included \u003cstrong data-start=\"1520\" data-end=\"1542\"\u003e50 queen cell cups\u003c\/strong\u003e fit snugly into the bars. The full frame has the capacity to hold \u003cstrong data-start=\"1609\" data-end=\"1626\"\u003eup to 60 cups\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it efficient for starting multiple queens at once. The design also allows beekeepers to \u003cstrong data-start=\"1723\" data-end=\"1759\"\u003eeasily switch out bars and sides\u003c\/strong\u003e for reuse and convenience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1790\" data-end=\"1913\"\u003eWhether you’re just beginning queen rearing or adding to your existing tools, this kit provides a simple, reliable setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSee all of our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.foxhoundbeecompany.com\/collections\/queen-management\" target=\"_blank\"\u003equeen rearing and management supplies. \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSee our entire collection of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.foxhoundbeecompany.com\/collections\/additional-supplies\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ebeekeeping Supplies\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Foxhound Bee Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47288959598844,"sku":"JZBZ CELL KIT","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0269\/1648\/7234\/files\/JZBZ_Queen_Cell_Frame_Starter_Kit.png?v=1751296088"},{"product_id":"stainless-steel-german-grafting-tool","title":"Stainless Steel German Grafting Tool","description":"\u003cp\u003eA dual-ended grafting tool for beekeepers who want more flexibility reaching into cells at different angles. Both ends are ultra-thin for precise, gentle larva handling, and stainless steel construction means it holds up to a full season of repeated use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDual-end design — two different tips give you flexibility reaching into cells from different angles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUltra-thin profile on both ends for high dexterity with delicate larvae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStainless steel construction — durable and corrosion-resistant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eErgonomic form for comfortable, controlled movements during extended grafting sessions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStainless steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDesign\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDual-ended, ultra-thin tips\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eYou May Also Need\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-de\/products\/metal-grafting-tool\"\u003eMetal Grafting Tool\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-de\/products\/plastic-grafting-pick-tool\"\u003ePlastic Grafting Pick Tool\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBrowse More\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-de\/collections\/queen-management\"\u003eQueen Rearing Supplies\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Foxhound Bee Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47288961859836,"sku":"GRAFT SS METAL","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0269\/1648\/7234\/files\/Stainless_Steel_German_Grafting_Tool.png?v=1751296079"},{"product_id":"queen-marking-tube","title":"Queen Marking Tube","description":"\u003cp\u003eA classic queen marking tube — the open-bottom design lets you introduce the queen easily, and a soft plunger guides her up against the marking screen without harming her.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpen-bottom design — easy to introduce the queen into the tube\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoft plunger — gently guides her upward without injury\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMarking screen holds her securely in place for accurate paint application\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorks with paint pens such as POSCA for clear, standard color-coded marking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Use It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroduce the queen through the open bottom, then use the soft plunger to guide her toward the marking screen. Light pressure holds her in place while you apply a small dot of paint to her thorax with a marking pen, then release her back to the frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDesign\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOpen-bottom with plunger and marking screen\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompatible With\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStandard queen marking pens (e.g. POSCA)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eYou May Also Need\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-de\/products\/queen-marking-pen\"\u003ePOSCA Queen Marking Pen\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-de\/products\/long-queen-marking-tube\"\u003eLong Queen Marking Tube\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBrowse More\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-de\/collections\/queen-catching-and-marking-supplies\"\u003eQueen Catching and Marking Supplies\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Foxhound Bee Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47288960581884,"sku":"HD388","price":6.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0269\/1648\/7234\/files\/Queen-Marking-Tube-Foxhound-Bee-Company.png?v=1751296081"},{"product_id":"plastic-grafting-tool-with-bamboo-pusher","title":"Plastic Grafting Tool with Bamboo Pusher","description":"\u003cp\u003eA flexible plastic grafting tool with a bamboo pusher end, built for gentle, controlled larva transfer during queen rearing. The thin plastic tip slides beneath a larva, and the plunger pushes the bamboo end forward to release it smoothly into the queen cup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlexible plastic tip — a thin tab slides under larvae for precise lifting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBamboo pusher end — a natural, lightweight feel many beekeepers prefer over plastic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjustable tip flexibility — shape the plastic tab to your own working style\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlunger mechanism guides larvae off the tip and into the cup with minimal disturbance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt specifically for grafting and larval transfer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterials\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlastic tip, bamboo pusher\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eYou May Also Need\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-de\/products\/plastic-grafting-tool-with-plastic-pusher\"\u003ePlastic Grafting Tool With Plastic Pusher\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-de\/products\/metal-grafting-tool\"\u003eMetal Grafting Tool\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBrowse More\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-de\/collections\/queen-management\"\u003eQueen Rearing Supplies\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Foxhound Bee Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47288961073404,"sku":"GRAFT BAMB","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0269\/1648\/7234\/files\/Plastic-Grafting-Tool-with-Bamboo-Pusher-Foxhound-Bee-Company_650f827c-2577-40cd-8a7b-951aad5e9400.png?v=1751296081"},{"product_id":"jzbz-queen-side-bar-pair","title":"Clearance - JZBZ Queen Side Bar Pair","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese plastic side bars hold JZBZ-style cell bars in place inside a queen-rearing frame. They're a support component — on their own they don't do the grafting work, but they're what keeps the cell bar (and the queen cups mounted on it) positioned correctly as you work through a grafting cycle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned for the JZBZ system — fits standard JZBZ cell bars and queen cups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDurable plastic construction — lightweight and holds up to repeated use season after season\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSold as a pair — one set fits into a standard queen-rearing frame\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorks for small-scale and larger grafting operations alike\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlastic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eQuantity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePair (2 side bars)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompatible With\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJZBZ-style cell bars and queen cups\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eYou May Also Need\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-de\/products\/jzbz-queen-cell-bar\"\u003eJZBZ Queen Cell Bar\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-de\/products\/plastic-grafting-pick-tool\"\u003ePlastic Grafting Pick Tool\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBrowse More\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-de\/collections\/queen-management\"\u003eQueen Rearing Supplies\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Foxhound Bee Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47288961794300,"sku":"JZBZ SB PAIR","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0269\/1648\/7234\/files\/JZBZ-Queen-Side-Bar-Pair-Foxhound-Bee-Company_ece2f65b-8e22-4bd3-8d98-61f5e4178d00.png?v=1751296079"},{"product_id":"round-push-in-queen-marking-cage","title":"Round Push In Queen Marking Cage","description":"\u003cp\u003eMost queen marking tools require pulling the queen off the comb and into a tube. This one skips that step — place the cage over her directly on the frame, push it gently into the comb, mark her thorax, and release. No removal, no extra handling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMarks the queen directly on the comb — no need to remove her from the hive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSimple round cage design presses gently into the comb to hold her in place\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuick to use in the field compared to tube-style marking cages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLess handling means less stress on the queen and the colony\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Use It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLocate the queen on the frame, place the cage over her, and push it gently into the comb until it's secure. Mark her thorax through the cage opening, then lift the cage away and release her back onto the comb.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDesign\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRound, push-in cage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUse\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDirect-on-comb queen marking\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated Reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-de\/blogs\/queens\/how-and-why-to-mark-your-queen-bee\"\u003eHow and Why to Mark Your Queen Bee\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eYou May Also Need\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-de\/products\/queen-marking-pen\"\u003ePOSCA Queen Marking Pen\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-de\/products\/queen-marking-tube\"\u003eQueen Marking Tube\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBrowse More\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-de\/collections\/queen-catching-and-marking-supplies\"\u003eQueen Catching and Marking Supplies\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Foxhound Bee Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47288963498236,"sku":"RND MET PUSH IN","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0269\/1648\/7234\/files\/Round-Push-In-Queen-Marking-Cage-Foxhound-Bee-Company.png?v=1751296076"},{"product_id":"jzbz-queen-cell-bar","title":"Clearance - JZBZ Queen Cell Bar","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a replacement or expansion part for the JZBZ queen-rearing system — a gray plastic bar with pre-molded sockets that hold JZBZ-style queen cups in place. This listing is for the bar only; queen cups and side bars are sold separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePre-molded sockets — hold JZBZ queen cups securely in place along the bar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with the JZBZ system — designed to fit standard JZBZ side bars and cups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDurable plastic construction — built for repeated use across grafting seasons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSold as a replacement or add-on — useful for expanding grafting capacity or replacing a worn bar in an existing setup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis listing includes the gray cell bar only. It does not include JZBZ side bars or queen cups — those are sold separately if you need to build a complete cell bar assembly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGray\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlastic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIncludes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCell bar only — no cups or side bars\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eYou May Also Need\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-de\/products\/jzbz-queen-cell-bar-holder\"\u003eJZBZ Queen Side Bar Pair\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-de\/products\/plastic-grafting-pick-tool\"\u003ePlastic Grafting Pick Tool\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBrowse More\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-de\/collections\/queen-management\"\u003eQueen Rearing Supplies\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Foxhound Bee Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47288964219132,"sku":"JZBZ CELL BAR","price":1.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0269\/1648\/7234\/files\/JZBZ-Queen-Cell-Bar-Foxhound-Bee-Company.png?v=1751296081"},{"product_id":"plastic-grafting-tool-with-plastic-pusher","title":"Plastic Grafting Tool With Plastic Pusher","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe same flexible grafting design as our bamboo-pusher tool, with an all-plastic pusher end instead. 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The QueenRightDial – Mating Indicator makes it easy to monitor queen development directly from the hive lid or box. No more unnecessary inspections—just flip the dial to track exactly where your queen is in the rearing process and plan your next steps with confidence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned by beekeepers for beekeepers, this tool ensures your timeline stays aligned from egg to laying queen. It's the ultimate companion for successful queen rearing in any operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features and Benefits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQueen Rearing Timeline:\u003c\/strong\u003e Follows a day-by-day guide from egg to laying queen, so you always know what to expect next.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor-Coded Phases:\u003c\/strong\u003e Decals clearly show each queen's development stage, reducing the need to open and disturb hives.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThree-Part Design:\u003c\/strong\u003e Includes base plate, mating date plate, and rotating indicator dial for simple, effective tracking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterchangeable with Max:\u003c\/strong\u003e Compatible with the Max Indicator tray—swap them out as needed depending on hive status.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater \u0026amp; Fade Resistant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Decals are weather-ready for long-lasting outdoor use across queen rearing seasons.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuick Installation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Comes with two mounting screws for easy setup on hive bodies, lids, or mating nucs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eUsage Instructions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAttach the mating indicator to your hive lid or body using the included screws.\u003cbr\u003eBegin by marking the appropriate start point on the dial—typically the graft or egg stage.\u003cbr\u003eRotate the dial throughout each queen development phase, referencing the timeline to avoid disrupting the colony during sensitive periods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetailed Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe QueenRightDial – Mating Indicator is a purpose-built tool for tracking queen development through all critical stages of the mating process. 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