Queen Bee Marking Bottle & Catcher Tool for Beekeepers
Queen Bee Marking Bottle & Catcher Tool for Beekeepers
Queen Bee Marking Bottle & Catcher — Precision Tool for Beekeepers
Make queen identification simple and stress-free with this handy Queen Bee Marking Bottle and Catcher. Designed for hobbyist and professional beekeepers alike, this compact one-handed tool lets you gently capture and mark your queen bee with speed and accuracy — no extra help needed.
Why Beekeepers Love This Tool
- One-Handed Operation: Simply press down the plunger to capture the queen, then push her onto the marking net — quick, easy, and efficient.
- Durable Plastic Construction: Made from sturdy, healthy-grade plastic that is built to last season after season.
- Smooth, Burr-Free Surface: Finely crafted to ensure the queen bee is never harmed during capture or marking.
- Lightweight & Compact: At just approx. 5.5 × 4 × 9 cm (2.17 × 1.57 × 3.54 in), it slips easily into any beekeeping kit or apiary bag.
- Accurate Queen Identification: Helps you reliably locate and track your queen across multiple hive inspections.
Product Specifications
- Material: Plastic
- Dimensions: Approx. 5.5 × 4 × 9 cm / 2.17 × 1.57 × 3.54 in
- Color: As pictured
- Condition: 100% new and high quality
- Package Includes: 1 × Queen Bee Marking Bottle & Catcher
- Country of Origin: Made in China
Perfect For
- Hobbyist and backyard beekeepers
- Commercial apiarists managing large hive numbers
- Beekeeping students and beginners learning hive management
- Seasonal hive inspections and queen re-marking
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Note: Due to manual measurement, a deviation of up to 5 mm may exist. Slight color differences between product images and the actual item may occur due to lighting conditions.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How does the queen bee marking bottle catcher work?
A: The queen bee marking bottle catcher works by pressing the plunger down over the queen bee to gently capture her inside the tube. Once captured, you push her against the soft marking net at the end, holding her safely in place so you can apply a marking pen dot for accurate queen identification without harming her.
Q: Is this queen bee marker tool suitable for beginners in beekeeping?
A: Absolutely! The one-handed, press-and-mark design makes this queen bee marking tool ideal for beekeeping beginners. It requires no advanced skill — just locate your queen, press the plunger, and mark. It's a must-have addition to any starter beekeeping toolkit.
Q: What material is the queen bee catcher made from, and is it safe for bees?
A: The catcher is made from durable, healthy-grade plastic with a smooth, burr-free surface finish. This design ensures the queen bee is handled gently during capture and marking, minimising any risk of harm to her or disruption to the hive.
Production & Packaging Notice
To maintain high stock availability and fast shipping times, our items are sourced from multiple verified manufacturing facilities. While the core quality, materials, and product specifications remain identical, you may notice slight variations in the packaging design, manufacturing origin, or the wording of the printed instructions.