{"product_id":"benefitbee-queen-bee-marking-kit-4-marking-bottles-2-cages-5-pens-for-beekeeping","title":"BenefitBee Queen Bee Marking Kit — 4 Marking Bottles, 2 Cages, 5 Pens for Beekeeping","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAll-in-one queen marking kit for beekeepers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBenefitBee’s Queen Marking Kit is designed to simplify queen tagging during routine hive checks, splits, and queen introductions. This complete set brings together practical components that help you identify and manage your queen with confidence, while you work calmly and efficiently.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat’s inside the kit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003equeen marking bottles: four lightweight, easy-to-hold bottles for precise application\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003equeen cages: two cages that securely hold the queen during marking or transfer\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003emarking pens: five pens with smooth-flow paint for clear, lasting marks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eColor options for quick identification\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eGreen\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBlue\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eYellow\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWhite\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe five standard colors are designed to make queen identification faster, especially when you manage multiple hives or perform regular inspections. The vibrant, visible paints help you spot marked queens at a glance against brood frames and hive wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow the marking cage works\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe professional marking cage incorporates a one-handed plunger and a soft sponge, enabling you to guide the queen into position with gentle control. A honeycomb-patterned top provides an intuitive alignment surface, helping you position for a clean mark without undue stress to the queen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBuild quality and safety\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe marking bottles are crafted from high-quality plastic that is durable and non-toxic, designed for repeated hive use. This kit emphasizes safe handling and minimizes contamination risk during marking sessions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eReal-world uses and benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eStreamlined hive checks by quickly locating the queen with distinct color cues\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSafer queen transfers during splits or requeening operations\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eEfficient records when managing multiple colonies over the season\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis kit offers flexible options without promising guaranteed results; effectiveness may vary based on hive conditions and beekeeper technique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-faq-snippet\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: What is included in the BenefitBee Queen Bee Marking Kit?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: Four marking bottles, two cages, and five marking pens come in the kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: Can different colors be used to identify queens across hives?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: Yes. The kit includes five standard colors — green, blue, yellow, white, and red — for easy identification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"benefitbee","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45743527788730,"sku":"B08WXD1N6F","price":65.24,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/3536\/8890\/files\/benefitbee-queen-marking-bottle.jpg?v=1774922459","url":"https:\/\/gardencanada.ca\/products\/benefitbee-queen-bee-marking-kit-4-marking-bottles-2-cages-5-pens-for-beekeeping","provider":"Garden Canada","version":"1.0","type":"link"}