Hello Moreton, I have often been stung by a squashed bee. I try to extract honey as soon as the supers are brought home. There is often a squashed bee on the top or bottom rim of the super and if a finger comes into firm contact at the right angle....... OK! It's a surprise. I think the bee would have to be recently squashed. Recently someone on the List asked if there was a bee proof suit as he was allergic!! Beekeepers will always bee stung - and often when you least expect it. Is no use relying on a bee proof suit even if one exists. I hope our allergic Bee-liner has decided to give up. Glyn Davies Ashburton, Devon UK.