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.
[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.