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THIS SECTION WILL HELP YOU TO INSPECT A HIVE
SAFELY AND UNDERSTAND WHAT YOU SEE
1. Wear protective clothing.
veil
bee suit top
gloves
bee suit
trousers
use rain
boots or
plastic bags
on feet, tied
around
ankles
2. Make sure you have all your tools ready. It is good to have a
friend to help.
Honey bucket
Plastic gloves
Knife, cutlass and hive tool
Smoker and smoker fuel
Basic Beekeeping Manual 1: How to Manage the Bees (© Author Pam Gregory, who offers this as her gift to
beekeepers in developing countries)