PRACTICAL BEEKEEPING
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How to wear the head protector
1. Slide the head in through the lower open end of the sack. 2. Position the helmet so that the front black part of the net is directly in front of your face. 3. Tuck the loose lower end of the sack into the collar of your protective suit. 4. Close/Button up the neck region firmly on the net sack to prevent bees from entering. 5. Pull out some portion of the sack to make a loose fold around the neck and shoulders. This guarantees some safe distance to keep away the bees.
The front part of the net used for the veil is sprayed with black paint to enhance visibility
Isiaka Salawu and his protective head gear for beekeepers
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