>>Family members of commercial beekeepers develop bee sting allergy far more often than the beekeepers themselves (1 out of 5 family members), due to infrequent stinging.

ABJ ran an article on this.  It seems the beekpeeping clothes (suit, veil) laden with bee venom, when brought into the house, causes this sensitivity in the beekeeper's family members through inhalation.

The article recommended frequent washing of bees suites and not hanging them in the house unless washed first.

Waldemar

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