Beesting reactions

[guitarstitch]

The fact is bees have stingers and sting. You're going to get stung. You will get stung. Grit your teeth , stand your ground, and take it. Suit up if you will, sometimes you WILL need to wear a vented jacket. This time of year a veil is all you need but not necessary. Most of the time, I use one for eye protection. In places where Africanized bees are located you may need a complete vented suit. You ARE going to get stung. If you can not take it you may need to find another hobby. I hope you hang in there. Putting it bluntly, no offence intended. Wishing you the very best.

Phillip Hall

Hey Philip,

No offense taken, and I appreciate your comment.  I also completely understand that bees sting and to keep bees to to accept stings.  I'm ok with that, and most of the time can understand WHY stings happen.  Like I said, I'm not trying to look for a completely stingless operation, nor do I have any desire to get out of beekeeping.  This is my third year and I find great enjoyment running my honey harem.

I was looking more for advice on the mental preparation for handling the 'in the moment' reaction.  As it has been noted, the flight reaction is normal but I know that we can mentally work against our instinctive nature to our benefit.  Military folk could chime in on that, I'm sure.

Cheers!

[Ben Framed]

>.This is my third year and I find great enjoyment running my honey harem.

In that case you will be fine. Think of all of the good honey coming your way. lol