Queen Right Dial – Max Indicator

Ditch the duct tape, brick tilts, and memory games—upgrade your hive tracking with the QueenRightDial – Max Indicator. This two-dial system lets you visually display queen status and your next beekeeping action right on the hive. Say goodbye to forgotten inspections or missed treatments and hello to a simple, reusable tool designed to streamline your colony management.

Created by beekeepers for beekeepers, it makes hive status visible at a glance.
Install it once, and instantly bring clarity to your entire queen-rearing workflow.

Key Features and Benefits

• Dual Dial System; One dial tracks queen status, the other identifies your next hive action—no notes or guesswork needed.

• Color-Coded Queen Tracking: Easily indicate mated queens, virgins, swarm or supersedure cells, or queenless hives.

• Action-Oriented Design: Mark whether your next move is to feed, treat, inspect, add space, or harvest.

• Center Age Strip: Track your queen’s age with an erasable year color system based on the universal queen marking code.

• Weather-Resistant Decals: Custom stickers are water- and fade-resistant for reliable outdoor use all season long.

• Easy Installation; Includes 2 screws for mounting to your hive lid or body—installs in minutes, lasts for seasons.

Usage Instructions

Mount the Max Indicator to the lid or side of your hive using the included screws.
After each inspection, turn Dial One to reflect the queen status and Dial Two to indicate the next required action.
Use the center strip to mark the year your queen was mated using the color guide and an erasable marker.

Detailed Description

The QueenRightDial – Max Indicator takes visual hive management to the next level. It includes a dual-layered base with two rotating dials, custom decals for queen status and action tracking, and a center strip for marking queen age by year.

Dial One uses a clear color system to show queen status:

• Green – Mated queen present

• Yellow – Virgin queen present

• Blue – Swarm cells present

• Purple – Supersedure cells present

• Red – No queen or cells present

Dial Two outlines your next beekeeping action:

• Yellow – Feed

• Brown – Harvest

• Orange – Treat

• Green – Inspect

• Red – Add space

The center queen age strip follows the international queen marking color code. Just use a dry-erase marker to indicate the year your queen was mated.

Additional Info

Dimensions: Approx. 3.5" diameter
Weight: ~0.6 oz (0.04 lbs)
Includes: Dual base plate, two dial plates, 3 tracking decals (queen status, action, age), and 2 mounting screws
Care Instructions: Wipe clean with a damp cloth; use dry-erase markers on age strip
Durability: Water- and fade-resistant decals for long-lasting use

Looking for more tools to manage queens and colonies? Browse our Queen Management Collection.

Need must-have beekeeping gear? Explore the Essential Tools Collection

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We have a 30-day return policy, which means you have 30 days after receiving your item to request a return.

To be eligible for a return, your item must be in the same condition that you received it, unworn or unused, with tags, and in its original packaging. The order will also need to have been placed through our retail store or through www.foxhoundbeecompany.com