Artificial swarm and queen marking

[beesleybees]

Hi guys,

Just wondered if its ok to mark the queen when carrying out an artificial swarm? Not sure if it might disrupt things a little too much and lead to the queen getting balled

 

[Erichalfbee]

If she needs marking I would do it

 

[VEG]

I agree no better time than when you can find her.

 

[beesleybees]

Thanks, lets hope I can find her now