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Bee stings
Bees can sting and stings can be dangerous. Treat bees gently
and with respect at all times.
REMEMBER
Each of these worker
bees has a sting
Every sting gives off a
smell that warns other
bees of danger
The smell attracts other
bees to sting in the same
place
Cover the sting with
smoke to hide the smell
from other bees
Scratch out sting from
your skin as quickly as
possible
Protective clothing
Always wear good protective clothing that covers your whole
body. These bee suits are made from inexpensive local
materials:
veil
arms
and legs
are
completely
covered
rubber gloves
This bee suit is made
from maize sacks
plastic bags
over the shoes,
tied at the
ankles
Basic Beekeeping Manual 1: How to keep safe when Beekeeping (© Author Pam Gregory, who offers this as her
gift to beekeepers in developing countries)