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Re: Bees attacking wristwatches
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Michael Housel <[log in to unmask]>
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Informed Discussion of Beekeeping Issues and Bee Biology <[log in to unmask]>
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Wed, 17 Jul 2002 09:14:21 EDT
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In a message dated 7/16/02 6:51:09 AM Eastern Daylight Time,
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> Blane said...
>
> >  I always figured that it was the contrast
> > between the watchband and my skin that they were homing in on.
>

A new veil screen is always black.  I spray paint it white from the outside
spraying in only.  Leaving the inside black so I don't have the glare.  It
does keep the bees from the veil.  Neck screening important to cover white
also.
Michael Housel              Orlandobee

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