Queen Marking Pen

Marking your Queen makes it easy to spot her, even if she is lying in a pile of other bees. Be sure to 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. Keep track of your queen bee by using the international color code. Queen Marking Additionally, the PC-5M pens are water-based and non-toxic, making it safe for your bees Years Ending In 0 or 5 - Blue 1 or 6 White 2 or 7 Red 3 or 8 Yellow 4 or 9 Green