[header] How to work with bees [title] Wear beekeeping apparel to protect yourself from stings. [step] This could include a commercial bee suit, but at the very least it should include a hat with a veil and bee gloves. Wear thick, long clothes, tuck your pants into thick socks, and wear sturdy shoes. 
You may want to put rubber bands around your ankles to prevent bees from crawling up your pants. [substeps] Bees are more aggressive to dark colors.