Numbers for marking queens - 1-99 various colours
Opalite Queen Bee Marking Discs with Numbers (1–99)
Get certainty in record-keeping and faster orientation when working in the hive. Opalite marking discs are a proven, gentle and long-term functional method of marking queen bees, used by beekeepers around the world.
Why Choose Numbered Opalite Marking Discs
In the hive, seconds matter. The biggest advantage is immediate queen identification – thanks to the slightly convex shape and glossy surface, the disc reflects light well, so you can easily "catch the queen with your eye" among the workers and find her significantly faster.
Numbering 1 to 99 takes record-keeping even further. If you have multiple queens of the same year, color alone is no longer sufficient. The number allows you to precisely assign the queen to a specific line, origin and performance records. It's a practical aid for breeders, queen rearers and every beekeeper who wants to keep order in their hives.
Appearance and Practical Application
The discs are small, precisely manufactured and equipped with durable printing. The color corresponds to the international color code for queen marking, so you can determine the queen's age at first glance.
Important for gluing: Attach the disc to the queen's thorax exclusively using acetone paint (e.g. Celox, Nicel), or shellac or quality nail polish. Do not use instant adhesives – they can damage the queen, glue her together or endanger her life.
Technical Parameters
| Parameter | Description |
| Product Type | Opalite discs with numbering |
| Package Contents | Set of numbers 1–99 |
| Material | Durable plastic with glossy surface finish |
| Recommended Adhesive | Acetone paint, shellac, nail polish (never instant adhesive) |
| Color | According to current calendar year (5-year cycle: white, yellow, red, green, blue) |
