Beekeeping Tools
Choose a queen marking or grafting tool
Compare the holding design and the parts you already use. A marking tube, catch clip and larva transfer tool each serve a different job.
Match access to the holding design
A marking tube uses a plunger and a screen opening. A catch clip closes on a separate space. Check how the maker specifies access, handling and release before selecting a device.
Separate the pen and the holder
A marking kit may provide a pen, a tube or both. Review the actual inventory and the maker's directions before assuming a container includes marking supplies.
Read grafting tip and cup fit
A sprung transfer needle works differently from a fixed metal tip. Compare the working end and the cup system you plan to use, especially when replacing one part of a kit.