Beekeeping Suits

Most of the bee-suits you'll find are white, some say this is mainly to not be mistaken for a predator (the fur of a bear is dark).  In forums you will find discussions about the color of the suits: 'do they really need to be white?' Some people say that you won't distract the bees when you're wearing white, others say that it doesn't matter and that 'the bees will be bees', and even black shouldn't be a problem. We will do some more research on the color but for now, the most important aspects of the suits are:

- Ventilation; the suit needs to be comfortable, cool, light and airy.
- Vision; it's important to see what you're doing so the hood needs to be practical.
- Though material; the stinger shouldn't get through the fabric. The material needs to be machine-washable as well, the stingers give of an alarming pheromone, so as long they're in your suit, they will attract aggressive bees. The hood needs to be UV- resistant.
- Pockets for the tools would be nice.
- All the entrances into the suit (and your body) should be closed, so no bee can enter it!

Some say that washing your suit with vinegar helps to keep the bees away.  

Here are some pictures of our research on the suits.