Hi All
    Today while talking with another beekeeper and standing about ten feet
from the nearest hive, I got stung on the face by one of the little girls
that carried a grudge. I had not been working any of the hives or disturbing
them in anyway. The sun was bright and the temp. was 72 F., about 1:30pm,
flight was on in the full.
    After the stinger was removed, I asked why? My friend made the comment
that it could have been because of the scent I gave off. I had just finished
a warmed up can of stew. Was it the potatoes, carrots or the stew meat? Has
anyone else had a problem with your personal scent? Would it be advised to
use a mint mouth spray before working my hives? Just asking. Maybe Allen has
an answer.

Joe McManus
Loving You Honey Farms
Bremerton, Wa. USA
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