subject: Bee Keeping for Beginners: 4 Essential Pieces of Equipment You Can't Do Without [print this page] Bee Keeping for Beginners: 4 Essential Pieces of Equipment You Can't Do Without
Using a smoker will reduce the likelihood of getting stung, but you still need protective clothing. More experienced beekeepers sometimes skimp on this, but as a beginner protective clothing is essential. Ideally use a full bee suit, which will give you head to toe protection from bee stings. But at the very least use a beekeeping veil & gloves - the face is one of the most vulnerable areas to get stung (and the most painful). Gloves will not only save your hands, but also stop them from getting covered in propolis, which is very sticky and difficult to clean off.
