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Collect your honey safely by wearing the right beekeeping clothing<\/a>.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n

Beekeeping is a fun hobby with sweet rewards. To do it safely, you need the right beekeeping clothing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You want to be comfortable while taking care of your hive. But you also need to protect yourself from getting stung. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Discover what protective gear you should wear to keep from getting stung, from head to toe with Blain’s Farm & Fleet.<\/p>\n\n\n

Keep Your Clothing Closed Tightly<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n

The main thing to focus on when dressing for beekeeping is keeping openings in your clothing closed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Look for long sleeves and long pants when you\u2019re picking out your beekeeping clothing. You should also wear high top boots to protect your ankles. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tuck your pants into your boots, or tie your boot laces around your pants. The last thing you want is for a bee to fly into your pant leg. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wear a shirt with cuffs that are tight around the wrists. You can also use duct tape<\/a> to keep cuffs in place.<\/p>\n\n\n

Wear the Right Colors<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n

One of the easiest ways to stay protected is by wearing white coveralls or a bee suit. You can easily slip the coveralls over your clothing, protecting your whole body. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s important you wear white or light colors. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

When you\u2019re beekeeping, you\u2019re essentially disturbing the hive. When the hive is disturbed, bees can become aggressive. If you\u2019re wearing dark clothing, they might think you\u2019re a bear trying to attack the hive.<\/p>\n\n\n

Wear the Right Materials<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n

Try to wear smooth materials when beekeeping. Clothing or coveralls made from nylon or a poly cotton blend will make it harder for bees to latch onto you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rough materials, such as fleece or wool, will make it easier for the bee to latch on and sting you.<\/p>\n\n\n

Cover Your Hands & Face<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n

Protecting your hands is an essential thing to keep in mind when choosing beekeeping clothing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Typical beekeeping gloves will have rubber or leather along the fingers, and cloth up to the elbow. The rubber or leather on the fingers gives you a good grip, while the fabric keeps you comfortable. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s especially important to wear gloves because your hands are handling the hive frames to get the honey or wax. And that’s where bees tend to be the most aggressive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep your face covered with a beekeeping veil. Tuck the veil into the coveralls or your shirt, so bees can\u2019t get to your face. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s especially important because it protects your eyes from an annoyed bee. We also recommend wearing a hat to protect the top of your head.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once you have the proper beekeeping clothes and the right supplies, you can start beekeeping! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For more information about this fun hobby, visit our Beekeeping Blog<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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