The Beekeeping Suit - A Necessity For Beginning Beekeepers
Beekeeping is an interesting, challenging, and fun hobby that is undertaken by all kinds of people in all walks of life - from children to senior citizens.
But it is also a hobby which can be (if you are leery of being stung by a bee) a bit on the risky side.
So before you start your new beekeeping hobby, it's vital to keep one thing squarely at the top of your mind: most every beekeeper (at one time or another) will likely be stung by a honey bee.
It's not that honey bees are aggressive.
In fact, they are well known for not being aggressive like wasps or hornets.
The problem is that a lot of beginners simply do not take the proper precautions before embarking on beekeeping.
And one of the most important precautions that any beekeeper can take is to acquire a proper beekeeping suit.
Dress For Beekeeping Success When selecting a beekeeper suit for your own beginning beekeeping pursuits, it's best to ask yourself these important questions: •How simple is the suit to put on and remove? •What kind of bee-sting barrier protection will the suit give me? •How easy will it be for me to keep the suit clean? The Beekeeper Hat and Veil While many bee masters may have over time become accustomed to getting stung here and there - it is important for beginners to be shielded as much as possible from the prospect of being stung in the face.
Obviously, a headpiece that covers your face is one of the most important tools for a beginner beekeeper.
Otherwise, if you get stung because you were not properly protected, you may eschew beekeeping for another more "safe" hobby before you have even begun.
And if this happens, you will have missed out on a very unique opportunity to harvest your own honey.
Therefore, avoiding the swelling and pain associated with facial bee stings will put you on a positive course for wanting to continue the exciting pursuit of beekeeping.
The beekeepers hat and veil will help you avoid getting stung in the eyes, nose, mouth, and ears.
Keeping It Light If you are truly drawn to beekeeping, then you have probably already been looking at the different styles of thebeekeepers "uniform" a light/white colored jumpsuit with a headpiece/veil, and gloves.
As a general rule, this beekeeping suit is made out of light colored, and smooth material because bees associate darker colors with the colors of their prime enemies - bears and skunks.
Make sure that the suit you purchase is layered, so that it can resist bee stingers more effectively and offer an efficient cooling system for your body.
Take your time and explore all of your available options for beekeeping attire.
Because when all is said and done, a comfortable and well-fitted beekeeping suit is a vital "tool of the trade" for any aspiring beekeeper.
But it is also a hobby which can be (if you are leery of being stung by a bee) a bit on the risky side.
So before you start your new beekeeping hobby, it's vital to keep one thing squarely at the top of your mind: most every beekeeper (at one time or another) will likely be stung by a honey bee.
It's not that honey bees are aggressive.
In fact, they are well known for not being aggressive like wasps or hornets.
The problem is that a lot of beginners simply do not take the proper precautions before embarking on beekeeping.
And one of the most important precautions that any beekeeper can take is to acquire a proper beekeeping suit.
Dress For Beekeeping Success When selecting a beekeeper suit for your own beginning beekeeping pursuits, it's best to ask yourself these important questions: •How simple is the suit to put on and remove? •What kind of bee-sting barrier protection will the suit give me? •How easy will it be for me to keep the suit clean? The Beekeeper Hat and Veil While many bee masters may have over time become accustomed to getting stung here and there - it is important for beginners to be shielded as much as possible from the prospect of being stung in the face.
Obviously, a headpiece that covers your face is one of the most important tools for a beginner beekeeper.
Otherwise, if you get stung because you were not properly protected, you may eschew beekeeping for another more "safe" hobby before you have even begun.
And if this happens, you will have missed out on a very unique opportunity to harvest your own honey.
Therefore, avoiding the swelling and pain associated with facial bee stings will put you on a positive course for wanting to continue the exciting pursuit of beekeeping.
The beekeepers hat and veil will help you avoid getting stung in the eyes, nose, mouth, and ears.
Keeping It Light If you are truly drawn to beekeeping, then you have probably already been looking at the different styles of thebeekeepers "uniform" a light/white colored jumpsuit with a headpiece/veil, and gloves.
As a general rule, this beekeeping suit is made out of light colored, and smooth material because bees associate darker colors with the colors of their prime enemies - bears and skunks.
Make sure that the suit you purchase is layered, so that it can resist bee stingers more effectively and offer an efficient cooling system for your body.
Take your time and explore all of your available options for beekeeping attire.
Because when all is said and done, a comfortable and well-fitted beekeeping suit is a vital "tool of the trade" for any aspiring beekeeper.