Queen Marking Plunger

Queen Marking Tube

The Queen Marking Tube is a simple, effective tool designed to safely restrain a queen bee during marking without causing harm or unnecessary stress. It allows beekeepers to clearly isolate the queen, keep her still, and apply a precise paint mark with confidence.

Made from clear plastic for full visibility, the tube includes a soft foam plunger that gently holds the queen in place against the mesh end, keeping her steady while protecting her legs, wings, and thorax.

Features & Benefits
Safely restrains the queen for easy, controlled marking
Clear tube design for excellent visibility
Soft foam plunger prevents injury and reduces stress
Mesh end allows proper ventilation
Easy to use for beginners and experienced beekeepers alike

How It’s Used
Place the queen into the tube, gently advance the foam plunger until she is lightly held against the mesh, then apply a small dot of paint using a Posca queen marking marker in the correct color based on the International Queen Marking Color Chart. Release the queen back into the hive once the paint has dried.

Ideal for queen marking, inspections, and record keeping, the Queen Marking Tube is an essential, low-cost tool every beekeeper should have on hand.”