Italian Queen Bees (Marked) 2026

Italian Queen Bees (Marked) 2026A marked, mated Italian queen for the 2026 season she carries a paint dot on her thorax so you can spot her fast during inspections, requeening, and split checks. Italian stock is a long time favorite for being gentle to work, quick to build up in spring, and steady honey producers. Use her to requeen a failing or queenless colony, or to head a new split. Features Marked, mated Italian queen 2026 season Marked in the 2026 international color, white,

It's built for 10-frame entrances and adapts to other hive types regardless of entrance size

so a brief dunk cools it quickly before the next dose

Each hex size has its own cap finish

honey keeps for years

Because the gel releases slowly

Hive size: 8-frame

No — it is an educational model

Do I need to calibrate it

Choose black (eggs and larvae show up clearly in the brood box) or white (traditional look)

so the assembled frames stay square

Cleaning: dishwasher safe

Dry the wooden handle completely before storage