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Date: | Tue, 7 May 1996 18:53:33 -0300 |
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Ted Fischer wrote:
>Just a couple observations. For years I have used Italian bees and love their
>gentleness. I occasionally have considered getting other types, but when I
>actually make the decision, it's always for the Italians.
I think there must be a lot of variability in temperament within the races.
I know that the bees I now have which are largely descended from New Zealand
Italians and Australian Carniolans are much, much gentler than the Italian
packages we used to get here from Florida. I find the Carniolans even
calmer than the Italians.
>I used to use bee gloves all the time to protect against stings, but now I use
>them mostly in hot weather in the summer to protect my hands from propolis
>sticking all over.
I was wondering if anyone knows of another method besides gloves to keep
propolis from sticking? I never tried oiling my hands with something. I
may have to start carrying some alcohol to rinse it off. I seem to be
developing an alergy to it. It doesn't bother me to chew it, but if I touch
my face after handling frames it starts to itch and if I have touched close
to my eyes then they burn. Anybody else have problems like this?
Have a nice day Stan
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