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 [log in to unmask]