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. --- 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 *********************************************** The BEE-L mailing list is powered by L-Soft's renowned LISTSERV(R) list management software. For more information, go to: http://www.lsoft.com/LISTSERV-powered.html