Our Queen Bee Marking Pens are the best way to mark your queen bee. By putting a small colorful dot on her thorax, it makes it easy to spot your queen, even if she is laying in a pile of other bees. For best results, prime the pen by pressing the tip down on a piece of paper or cardboard to get the tip wet before marking any queen bees. Then simply mark a small spot on her thorax (back) without covering any part of her wings or the rest of her body. The queen bee will be marked with a bright dot of color, making her easy to find in the hive. Ensure the marker has time to dry before releasing her back into the colony. The pen conveniently fits into your pocket when you're finished using it. Keep track of your queen bee by using the international color code. This pen allows you to quickly identify the age of your queen, so you can keep up with her development. Color for 2025: Blue Color for 2026: White Color for 2027: Yellow International Color Code: Blue- year ending in 0 or 5 White- year ending in 1 or 6 Yellow- year ending in 2 or 7 Red- year ending in 3 or 8 Green- year ending in 4 or 9
