A queen you can spot in two seconds saves real time during inspections. This POSCA pen uses bright, paint-based ink to mark her thorax quickly and cleanly, following the standard international color-coding system so you can track her age at a glance. Key Features Bright, highly visible ink makes the queen easy to spot in the hive Fine, controlled tip for precise marking on the thorax Quick-drying paint reduces smudging Long-lasting color stays visible through the season Available in standard international queen marking colors Why Color-Code The standard marking colors rotate on a 5-year cycle, so the dot color tells you the queen's year at a glance without checking records. Pair this pen with a queen catcher or marking tube to hold her still while you mark her. Product Details Ink Type Paint-based, quick-drying Colors Standard international queen marking colors Related Reading Queen Marking Colors You May Also Need Queen Marking Tube One Handed Queen Catcher Speed Mark Queen Bee Marking Tool — holds the queen still on the comb so you can mark her with this pen without picking her up. Browse More Queen Rearing and Management Supplies
