If memory serves, this one comes from this list many years ago.
I like to use dish washing style rubber gloves when working my hives.
Not sting proof but they seem to (mostly) inhibit the sting response.
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Greg Kendall [log in to unmask]
Pilot(retired), beekeeper, packet hacker(retired), gentleman rancher.
El rancho del gato muerto 38 24 28 N 122 58 29 W
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