>  operator becoming highly allergic to the venom unless precautions are
taken

The collector has a high chance of breathing in dried venom which can make
you become allergic. I have seen a set up where the venom dropped on to a
glass plate, the venom is dried and scraped off the glass with a one edged
razor. The person collecting the venom off the plate needed to wear a face
mask that had filtration qualities.

One of the reasons for not having someone else wash your bee clothing,
dried venom is on the clothing when it is moved around and pushed into a
washing machine the venom gets in the air and breathed in. I have read this
can make others in your household become allergic. I never wear my suit but
this year I may bee force into it the ticks are outrageous here.

Karen T-K

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