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I am just getting started this Spring. Nucs to arrive 1st week in May. I am going to try using a veil only...no gloves or suit. I took a 3 day class & this was encouraged by the teacher (state apiarist). No gloves because with gloves you may not realize how rough you are being with the frames & the bees. No suit because we are also trying to educate the public & encourage beekeeping. Meaning...you tell your neighbors the bees are safe, no worries...then they see you in a full suit looking like you are going to inspect a nuclear waste site. I want to give it a try from the get-go, but people I talk to think I am nuts. Not everyone, but most. Any thoughts? Thanks
Moonflower
I am just getting started this Spring. Nucs to arrive 1st week in May. I am going to try using a veil only...no gloves or suit. I took a 3 day class & this was encouraged by the teacher (state apiarist). No gloves because with gloves you may not realize how rough you are being with the frames & the bees. No suit because we are also trying to educate the public & encourage beekeeping. Meaning...you tell your neighbors the bees are safe, no worries...then they see you in a full suit looking like you are going to inspect a nuclear waste site. I want to give it a try from the get-go, but people I talk to think I am nuts. Not everyone, but most. Any thoughts? Thanks
Moonflower