{"product_id":"queen-marking-tube","title":"Queen Marking Tube","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQueen Marking Tube\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"192\" data-start=\"63\"\u003eThe Queen Marking Tube is a classic beekeeping tool designed to safely hold a queen bee in place for easy and controlled marking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"229\" data-start=\"199\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"229\" data-start=\"202\"\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"324\" data-start=\"231\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"263\" data-start=\"231\"\u003eClassic Queen Handling Tool:\u003c\/strong\u003e Commonly used by beekeepers for safely marking queen bees.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"407\" data-start=\"326\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"349\" data-start=\"326\"\u003eOpen-Bottom Design:\u003c\/strong\u003e Allows the queen to be easily introduced into the tube.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"480\" data-start=\"409\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"426\" data-start=\"409\"\u003eSoft Plunger:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gently guides the queen upward without harming her.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"569\" data-start=\"482\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"501\" data-start=\"482\"\u003eMarking Screen:\u003c\/strong\u003e Holds the queen securely in place for accurate paint application.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"673\" data-start=\"571\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"594\" data-start=\"571\"\u003eControlled Marking:\u003c\/strong\u003e Designed for use with paint pens such as POSCA for clear queen identification.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"707\" data-start=\"680\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"707\" data-start=\"683\"\u003eDetailed Description\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"977\" data-start=\"708\"\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1356\" data-start=\"979\"\u003eWhen 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 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.foxhoundbeecompany.com\/collections\/queen-management\/products\/queen-marking-pen\"\u003ePOSCA\u003c\/a\u003e marker. Marking queens helps beekeepers identify the queen more easily during inspections and track her age using standard color-coding systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1514\" data-start=\"1358\"\u003eThe simple, controlled design of the queen marking tube reduces handling stress on the queen while improving accuracy and safety during the marking process.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSee all of our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.foxhoundbeecompany.com\/collections\/queen-catching-and-marking-supplies\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003equeen marking supplies \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSee our entire collection of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.foxhoundbeecompany.com\/collections\/additional-supplies\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ebeekeeping Supplies\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Foxhound Bee Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47288960581884,"sku":"HD388","price":6.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0269\/1648\/7234\/files\/Queen-Marking-Tube-Foxhound-Bee-Company.png?v=1751296081","url":"https:\/\/proudlibertarian.com\/en-de\/products\/queen-marking-tube","provider":"Proud Libertarian","version":"1.0","type":"link"}