Karen wrote:


"One of the reasons for not having someone else wash your bee clothing,
dried venom is on the clothing when it is moved around and pushed into a
washing machine the venom gets in the air and breathed in. I have read this
can make others in your household become allergic."

I was told by a Scottish professional beekeeper (who may be reading this!) that several members of his family became dangerously allergic for this reason and nowadays he and his team launder their kit on the premises and not at home.

Chris


 

 

 



 

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