>
> >wearing gloves makes the beekeeper insensitive and clumsy, thus provoking
> more stings than there would be otherwise. You can get the best of both
> worlds by cutting the thumb and first two fingers off your gloves.


Or by simply wearing nitrile or strong latex gloves, available from any good
mechanic's supply.  Work best with elastic cuffs to prevent bees from flying
up your sleeves (or simply roll up your sleeves).  I find that these thin
gloves prevent the majority of stings, yet allow the beginner to get a
feeling for how to handle frames without upsetting the bees.

Randy Oliver

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