>>> I switched to intentionally putting on protective gear if it looked as though a crowd was gathering to watch, in order to protect them from getting stung in the eye clear that the bees are essentially harmless.
<><><> When recovering a swarm I always don a hat and veil when others are around, not for self protection but to forward the perception of my "audience" to wear head protection when dealing with honey bees.
Mike in LA
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