Queen Bee Marking Pens. Set of 5 images
Queen Bee Marking Pens. Set of 5
5 water-based acrylic markers for marking queen bees. Colours: blue, white, yellow, red, green. The marker leaves bright, long-lasting marks. Made in Japan
Queen Bee Marking Pen
In international beekeeping, each year is assigned a specific colour for marking 
a queen bee. Five standard colours are used for this: white, yellow, red, green and blue, repeating every five years.
Why mark queen bees
A coloured mark shows the age of the queen bee, her origin, when she should be replaced, and also makes her much easier to find.
How to mark queen bees with a marker
Marking queen bees with a specially designed marker is one of the easiest methods. Experienced beekeepers mark the insects while holding them with their fingers. However, the easiest way is to use a Flober tube (details in the video).
Before you start marking, shake the marker, press the nib against a table or sheet of paper for 30-40 seconds so the paint flows into it, and make a few test marks on items to hand. After that, you can proceed to marking the insect. Please note! The marks are applied with a light touch, so do not press on the queen bee’s body.
Mark features:
- Bright;
- The colour does not fade (even over time);
- Stays on the queen bee’s body for a long time;
- Safe for the insect
Water-based acrylic markers have a slight characteristic odour. After the mark is applied, it quickly dissipates, and the paint dries in seconds, leaving a bright, small dot. For final controlled drying of the paint, the queen bee is placed for a few minutes in a special cage or marking cage.
Specifications
Application: for marking queen bees
Ink: water-based acrylic
Number of markers: 5
Colour: white, yellow, green, red, blue
Made in: Japan
Buy a set of markers for marking queen bees
You can order a set of Japanese-made markers on the UkrBee website or by phone on +38 (096) 041-73-79, +38 (099) 151-65-11. You can also buy markers individually.
