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Beekeeper colours
From:
"Frank I. Reiter" <[log in to unmask]>
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Informed Discussion of Beekeeping Issues and Bee Biology <[log in to unmask]>
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Sun, 14 Jul 2002 10:19:18 -0400
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> During the 9 years I worked with scuts in Africa, I didn't notice any
> difference between the bee's behavior towards the Blacks, Whites and
> Coloureds that work them in both the domestic and wild state.

I have been told that bees are more inclined to react aggressively when
darker coloured clothing is worn, but I have not tested this theory.  Is it
true?

If it is, why would bees react to dark clothing, but not to dark skin?

Frank.
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