Hello bee-people,
I have a skin condition called vitiligo where the pigment dies or
something.  This leaves the skin very subject to easy sunburn. I dont use
gloves when working the  bees and sometimes work in a short sleve shirt.
My dr. said I must use sunscreen from now on because of the burning.  Has
anyone had any experience with sunscreen and the bees reaction to it?
Does it premote agressive behavior like perfume (most sunscreens have a
scent in them)?  I hate to cover up everything as I loose the feel of
whats happening with the hive ( and its terrible hot in the carolinas).
Any help is appreciated even off list.
thank you
Al Boehm
Columbus N C
ps sourwood is in full bloom and the bees are gleefull ,  two hives are
working the 5th super and spring splits are filling the second and third
supers, well at least a summer flow  is good.  Drought is real bad here,
wont have to mow fields or lawn for awhile.