{"product_id":"long-queen-marking-tube","title":"Long Queen Marking Tube","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Long Queen Marking Tube is a long-style tube for safely confining and marking your queen bee, with a side opening that lets you capture her directly from the comb.\u003c\/strong\u003e The queen walks in through the side, and a plunger gently holds her against a soft mesh screen so you can mark her without handling her directly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Queen marking and catching tube, long style\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSide opening:\u003c\/strong\u003e Captures the queen directly from the frame\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlunger:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gently holds the queen against a mesh screen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBody:\u003c\/strong\u003e Transparent for clear visibility during marking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Durable and reusable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Works with queen marking pens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBest for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMarking queens for easy identification\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCapturing the queen straight from the comb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor-coded queen tracking by year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeginner and experienced beekeepers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLet the queen walk into the tube through the side opening, then use the plunger to guide her gently against the mesh screen. Mark her on the thorax with a queen marking pen, let it dry, and release her back into the hive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Foxhound Bee Company\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFoxhound Bee Company is a beekeeping supplier offering quality queen management tools, hive equipment, and supplies for hobbyist and commercial beekeepers alike.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Foxhound Bee Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50283091198230,"sku":"Long Queen Marking Tube","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0832\/5555\/8422\/files\/Long-Queen-Marking-Tube-1.webp?v=1791281797","url":"https:\/\/madelines.sbs\/products\/long-queen-marking-tube","provider":"Madeline's","version":"1.0","type":"link"}