My wife always wears a full suit when in the hives.  I do too if I am really 
working them, moving frames and boxes.  I will sometimes open full hives and 
nucs dressed in a t-shirt, shorts, and flip flops.  Dressed this way I have 
taken a quick look around, added pollen patties, and added syrup.
I wear nitrile gloves so I can feel the bees and still have some protection. 
Neither of us reacts to the stings.
Dave
South East Idaho

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