{"product_id":"yofan-6-piece-queen-bee-catcher-marker-set-beekeeping-tools-for-safe-queen-handling","title":"YOFAN 6-Piece Queen Bee Catcher \u0026 Marker Set — Beekeeping Tools for Safe Queen Handling","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeet the YOFAN 6-piece Queen Bee Catcher and Cage Set, designed to streamline hive management with safety and ease in mind. This kit keeps essential tools within reach for careful queen handling during marking and reintroduction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eInside the kit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQueen Bee Catcher\/Cage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQueen Bee Marker\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMarking Bottle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeehive Entrance Gate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBee Breeding Platform\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo Marking Clips\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne-handed operation helps you position and restrain the queen while worker bees find their way through the design. The cage holds gently and gives you room to maneuver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKey marking features include a grid door and a sponge-tipped plunger that trap and mark the queen without injury. The design lets workers exit during the process, reducing disruption and keeping the flow of activity steady.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAfter marking, you can release the queen by opening the grid door and retracting the plunger. The quick-dry marking bottle dries quickly, letting you move on to the next hive task with minimal delay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDurability matters. Constructed from sturdy plastic and metal, this set is built to withstand routine hive checks and repeated use in active colonies, providing reliable tools for ongoing hive management.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eReal-world scenarios you might encounter\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeasonal marking for tracking lineage across multiple hives.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eControlled queen introduction and planned replacements without major hive disturbance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEfficient handling when requeening several hives in one day.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNote that while these tools support careful handling and organized marking, outcomes depend on technique and hive conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\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’s included in the YOFAN 6-piece Queen Bee Catcher\/Cage Set?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: The set includes a queen bee catcher\/cage, queen marker, marking bottle, beehive entrance gate, bee breeding platform, and two marking clips.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: How does the queen catching cage support safe marking?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: It is designed for one-handed use, securely holding the queen while workers may escape through the design's grid and slots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"YOFAN","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45821337206970,"sku":"B07NZ72VDL","price":38.19,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/3536\/8890\/files\/yofan-queen-bee-catcher-cage-set.jpg?v=1777732016","url":"https:\/\/gardencanada.ca\/products\/yofan-6-piece-queen-bee-catcher-marker-set-beekeeping-tools-for-safe-queen-handling","provider":"Garden Canada","version":"1.0","type":"link"}