If they don’t sting so much, how come you’re dressed in a HazMat suit?
It’s called a bee suit. I wear it because I’m doing the thing bees like the least: invading the hive (albeit gently, cautiously, respectfully). Every beekeeper uses different gear; many long-time beekeepers don’t use much at all. I like the face protector because I don’t want bees flying into my nose.