{"product_id":"queen-marking-tube","title":"Queen Marking Tube","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Queen Marking Tube is a classic tool that safely holds a queen bee in place for controlled marking.\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\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 tube\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBottom:\u003c\/strong\u003e Open-bottom design for easy queen entry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlunger:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soft plunger guides the queen without harm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScreen:\u003c\/strong\u003e Marking screen holds her securely for paint application\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Works with paint pens such as POSCA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reduces handling stress while marking\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\u003eTracking queen age with color codes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReducing handling stress during marking\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\u003eIntroduce 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.\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":50283099881750,"sku":"HD388","price":6.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0832\/5555\/8422\/files\/Queen-Marking-Tube-1.webp?v=1791281143","url":"https:\/\/madelines.sbs\/products\/queen-marking-tube","provider":"Madeline's","version":"1.0","type":"link"}