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Once the queen is safely positioned, you can use a suitable queen marking pen to apply the identification colour.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhether you're managing a small backyard apiary or a larger beekeeping operation, this queen marking cage is a useful addition to your queen-rearing and hive-management equipment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned for queen marking:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Helps hold and position the queen bee during the marking process.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWooden plunger:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Provides a practical way to position the queen inside the cage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoft yellow sponge:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Cushions the queen during positioning.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupports queen identification:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Helps make it easier to recognize your queen during future hive inspections.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUseful beekeeping accessory:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Suitable for beekeepers who mark queens as part of their colony-management routine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Use the Queen Marking Cage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col data-spread=\"false\" start=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarefully place the queen bee inside the marking cage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGently use the plunger to position her against the cage's marking surface.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse a suitable queen marking pen to apply the appropriate identification colour.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAllow the marking to dry before carefully releasing the queen back into the hive.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandle the queen gently throughout the process.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Avoid applying excessive pressure with the plunger, and follow the instructions supplied with your queen marking pen.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMake Queen Identification Easier\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMarking your queen can help you locate and recognize her during hive inspections, making routine colony management more convenient. Pair this cage with a queen marking pen for a practical queen-identification setup.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt Innisfil Creek Honey, we're beekeepers ourselves. 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