Apiary Etiquette - Rule 7
Maintain a firm grip on everything
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Needless to say, so I'll say it anyway, don't drop hive hardware, and don't drop anything onto or into the hive.  When you are working the hive, don't wear gloves unless the bees are especially irritable and aggressive.  You can maintain a much better grip on things with your bare hands.  If you have ill-tempered bees and must wear gloves, take extra care to ensure you are holding things securely, especially the frames.

Apiary Etiquette
Frame of Brood and Honey
Inspecting the Frames

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