Bee equipment

We got some of our equipment last night - Alex's early birthday present from his parents - Thanks! We decided to get a full suit, gloves and veil. We will probably get another veil and gloves so we can both work the bees together. Some people don't use any protective equipment, others use a veil and no gloves. Since we're pretty new to this, feeling comfortable and not worrying about getting stung will allow us to work slower, and bee more relaxed, which will translate into less stressed bees. A lot of seasoned bee keepers don't use gloves, saying that it allows them to be more gentle and have more dexterity - to each their own I suppose.

Other equipment that we'll need: smoker, frame lifter, hive tool