On 2 May 99, at 10:24, [log in to unmask] wrote:

>     As far as accidental "squishing the queen," make sure you pull an
>     outer
> frame first (she's less likely to get rolled), and wean yourself from
> gloves ASAP (they'll make you clumsy).

Depends on how thick your gloves are. They do give confidence to newbie
bee keepers, so my advice do what you're comfortable with, and buy a thin
pair if you need gloves.





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