How to Select the Proper Size Bee Suit

Key Takeaways:

• White or yellow suits only. Dark colors trigger a defensive response in bees. It's genetic, tied to how they react to predators like bears.
• Go one size up from your normal street clothes. Bee suits need to fit loosely over what you're already wearing without restricting movement.
• A cotton-poly blend (around 65/35) gives you the best of both worlds: cotton breathes, polyester holds up. Pure cotton wears out fast.
• Before you step outside, check every zipper, cuff, and flap. One gap between your glove and sleeve is all it takes to be stung.

Here are some thoughts on selecting a top-quality, well-fitting bee suit color. Beekeeping suits should be white or yellow. Dark colors attract and enrage bees. This is genetic. Bees don't like bears and other mammals stealing their honey.

Fit. Bee suits should be loose to be worn over street clothes and not restrict your movement at all. Usually, we recommend buying a bee suit a size larger than you would normally buy your street clothes.

 Material. Cotton breathes. Polyester is durable. We recommend that bee suits be a blend of the two materials for optimal use and results. Qspray professional-grade bee suits are a cotton (65%) poly (35%) blend for comfort and durability.

 Style. The style of bee suit you need is mostly based upon personal preference.

 The most popular styles are:

Hooded Bee Suit – The hood is an integral part of the suit that attaches via a zipper. Some people prefer this style because it doesn’t require the use of a bee helmet.

Bee Jacket – For occasional users that are comfortable around bees. Usually worn with heavy-duty blue jeans.

Ventilated Bee Suit - a ventilated bee suit provides the complete protection of a hooded bee suit but is ventilated to provided additional air flow and comfort. The vented fabric runs along the arms, downt the torso and along the legs.

Bee Gloves - It is critical that gloves are long enough to extend up the arm to prevent a gap between glove and suit.

Additional Features. Look for additional safety features when selecting your beekeeper suit. Look for safety features such as thumb loops to prevent the sleeves from riding up your arms and Velcro flaps to cover zippers to prevent bees from sneaking in.

A couple of additional notes. When wearing your bee suit, be sure that everything is zipped, tucked, and covered before you go outside to handle your bees.

We are please to say that all Qspray Bee Suits & Jackets come with FREE LEATHER BEE GLOVES!