I am still dealing with sting reactions and still must dress head to toe with duct tape on the ankles of the suit.  I am at the point now where taking a long period anti-histamine does pretty good to tackle a single sting.

It sucks and I hope to go lighter.  When I am feeding, collecting pollen, or catching swarms I just go in a smock with veil with latex gloves.

I know that sounds crazy but even with the reactions I am still in my bees every week.  I have not had a REALLY bad reaction in over a year now.

Richard Stewart
Carriage House Farm
North Bend, Ohio

An Ohio Century Farm Est. 1855

(513) 967-1106
http://www.carriagehousefarmllc.com
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