> Or by simply wearing nitrile or strong latex gloves, available from any 
> good
> mechanic's supply.

We have also used these for years in the extracting room. For beginners we 
use the yellow gloves used to wash dishes. We find bees do not seem to be 
able to sting through and the rest use the simple Stanley mechanic's latex 
gloves.
The yellow gloves have a better grip and are reusable. Women do not like 
getting propolis under fingernails.
bob 

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