Queen Marking Pen

Posca Queen Marking Paint Markers (Bullet Tip)

Posca paint markers are the industry-preferred choice for marking queen bees, trusted by beekeepers for their precision, visibility, and bee-safe formulation.

These bullet-shaped tip, water-based paint markers deliver smooth, controlled paint flow and make it easy to place a single, consistent dot on a queen’s thorax. The paint dries quickly, helping reduce handling time and stress on the queen, while providing a bright, long-lasting mark that remains easy to see during inspections.

When used with the International Queen Marking Color Chart, Posca markers allow for fast, at-a-glance identification of a queen’s age.

Why Beekeepers Choose Posca for Queen Marking

Bee-safe, non-toxic, water-based paint

Bullet-shaped tip for controlled, consistent dot placement

Quick-drying to minimize queen handling time

High-visibility colors for easy identification

Durable marks that resist flaking and fading

Use with the Queen Marking Color Chart

Match the marker color to the last digit of the year the queen was born:

Blue – Years ending in 0 or 5

White – Years ending in 1 or 6

Yellow – Years ending in 2 or 7

Red – Years ending in 3 or 8

Green – Years ending in 4 or 9

Using the proper color ensures standardized, universal queen identification, making hive inspections, re-queening decisions, and record-keeping faster and more accurate.

Ideal for beginner, hobbyist, and commercial beekeepers, Posca bullet-tip markers are a must-have tool for professional queen marking.”