Protective Beekeeping Gear

Protective beekeeping gear to suit every beekeeper. Can also be used for protection from insect bites and stings during gardening, lawn care and pest control.

Beekeepers use various types of protective gear to ensure their safety while working with bees. The essential types of beekeeping protective gear include:

Veils: made of fine nylon mesh and depending on preference may or may not include a hat. Can have cotton or linen backs for added sun protection or be mesh the whole way around.

Clothing and Bee Suits Beekeeping suits: Made of various materials such as cotton, nylon, or ventilated fabric. They typically include coveralls with long sleeves and pant legs attached to a hat/veil combo

Jackets: A popular option for beekeepers, quicker to put on and often have a veil integrated into their design

Pants: To suit the jackets adding protection and mobility for toileting.

Gloves: Leather with a cotton gauntlet base that extends almost to the elbow.

Leg protection: also called gaiters for additional or optional protection when inspecting hives to ensure no unwanted bee-friends end up up your pant leg.

It’s important for beekeepers to choose the right combination of protective beekeeping gear based on their experience, the activity being done, and the temperament of the bees. While some beekeepers wear as much protective gear as possible, others may opt for minimal protection based on their confidence and comfort level.