Sting proof gloves?

[bwallace23350]

I suffered some severe burns to my hands last night. A cool breeze from a fan makes them throb. I got a sting through my canvas gloves the other day and was told the venom and the pain from the sting were not the same because it was through the glove. The thought of even that right now makes my stomach queasy because of the burns. I am not sure how long it will take for my hands to heal but I know I have to do a have inspection sometime next week. Hopefully the bandages will be off by then. Any suggestions on gloves? Oh I also have to buy new shoes now.

[little john]

If I ever have a 'hot' hive to deal with, then I wear Marigold-type 'washing-up' gloves - I've been stung many times wearing those, but the stings have never gone right through.  If there are several hot hives and/or if it looks like I'll be working like that all day, then I crack out at least 4 pairs, as I find they become full of sweat after an hour or so. 
And the regular changing of gloves is a good excuse for taking well-earned coffee breaks ... 
LJ

[Michael Bush]

The bees will keep for a while.  Get some help and don't hurt yourself.

[bwallace23350]

I have thought of doubling up on gloves. The canvas gloves plus nitrile or Marisol gloves that should be sufficient to keep out all stings. Although Mr. Bush is probably right I should just take some time off to heal my hands up completely. Fighting that hay/field fire in was a near disaster that I should not compound.

[little john]

I find one pair of Marigold gloves are enough at any one time - no need to double-up - it's just good to have several pairs on hand that can be swapped when there's excessive sweat build-up.  That's the problem with rubber gloves - no bl##dy ventilation.

But I agree with MB - the priority has to be to get your hands healed without rushing the healing process.  Trying to insert them into gloves before they're ready won't do them any favours.

LJ

[BeeMaster2]

BW,
They only thing you need to know about a new hive is whether it needs a new super or not. If you just inspected it recently and added a super I would not worry about it for a couple of weeks. Ask some one in your club to help when you think you need to take a peek in the top to see if they need a new super.
The rest of the inspections you do are for your learning experience.
When I started out I was doing what you are trying to do with weekly inspections. My father came to visit and repeatedly told me to stay out of the hives and let the bees do their job.
Jim

[GSF]

BW, I've used honey(not store bought) on my burns before. Heals fast. Honey is what the South used during the civil war to treat wounds, especially burns.

If you need some help or honey I'm right up the road from you and I'm in Monkey town 5 days a week.

[bwallace23350]

Thanks GSF. I might hit you up for some honey in the future. I have some honey from a local supplier around here right now and will be out of town until this Saturday or Sunday for family stuff. I will try the honey and if I run out I will get up with you when I get back.

[Kathyp]

is there a connection between the burns and the shoes?   

The bees will keep.

Burns have a high infection rate and burns on the hands are especially bad because they are hard to keep clean.  Be really careful....and it wouldn't hurt to see a doc if they are 2nd degree (blisters).  There's some great stuff on the market for dressing and killing at least some of the pain. 

[bwallace23350]

Yeah the shoes melted and I stumbled and my hands caught me while I fell in the fire.

[Kathyp]

I am sure there is an interesting story in there somewhere, but in the mean time, get checked out.  Scar tissue on the hands it not a good thing.

[Wombat2]

BW,
They only thing you need to know about a new hive is whether it needs a new super or not. If you just inspected it recently and added a super I would not worry about it for a couple of weeks. Ask some one in your club to help when you think you need to take a peek in the top to see if they need a new super.
The rest of the inspections you do are for your learning experience.
When I started out I was doing what you are trying to do with weekly inspections. My father came to visit and repeatedly told me to stay out of the hives and let the bees do their job.
Jim

To find out if you need to replace a super you can do the "finger test" - crack the seal of propolis on the box and use 1-2-or 3 fingers to try and lift the box 1 nearly empty 2 about half full 3 or can't move it then it's full.

[BeeMaster2]

Thanks GSF. I might hit you up for some honey in the future. I have some honey from a local supplier around here right now and will be out of town until this Saturday or Sunday for family stuff. I will try the honey and if I run out I will get up with you when I get back.

Check with your supplier. Make sure he does not heat treat his honey. If he does, stop using it and get raw honey.
There is a very big difference.
Jim

[Robert35]

You must use rubber gloves to protect yourself from stinging.
I used to buy my shoes, gloves and other accessories from free promo code.
They have a comfortable range of gears and they aren't costly at all.

[paus]

I use 12 mil Green Nitril gloves from the big internet store.  Never been stung but once had a big split on a knuckle and a bee found it.  I also use 22 mil gloves from Harbor freight on Yellow jacket and other really vicious critters.  I used it only once to do a  Bumble bee removal that were stinging any thing that moved including Grand kids.  Don't take a chance. PFY

[van from Arkansas]

Wallace: I got a sting through my canvas gloves the other day and was told the venom and the pain from the sting were not the same because it was through the glove.

I don?t understand what change to the venom was caused by the canvas glove?

[Ben Framed]

I sometimes use the black mechanic gloves from harbor freight 50 per box. I am thinking either 9 or 11 ml they are awesome. Use your 20% coupon.  Make sure you get the right size for comfort. Always keep a couple extras in one of my veil pocket.  Love em!