Queen handling tools

Queen handling tools, such as queen catchers and marking tubes, are designed to facilitate safe and gentle handling of queen bees during marking and clipping procedures. Queen catchers are small cages used to temporarily confine the queen for easier manipulation. Marking tubes are clear tubes that gently hold the queen in position for marking. These tools minimize the risk of injuring the queen during handling and make delicate procedures like marking and clipping more manageable. Queen handling tools are commercially available in various designs and materials. Using these tools improves queen handling precision and safety.