Hello Moreton,
 
I have often been stung by a squashed bee.  I try to extract honey as soon as
the supers are brought home.  There is often a squashed bee on the top or
bottom rim of the super and if a finger comes into firm contact at the right
angle.......   OK! It's a surprise.  I think the bee would have to be
recently squashed.
 
Recently someone on the List asked if there was a bee proof suit as he was
allergic!!   Beekeepers will always bee stung -  and often when you least
expect it. Is no use relying on a bee proof suit even if one exists.  I hope
our allergic Bee-liner has decided to give up.
 
Glyn Davies
Ashburton, Devon UK.