Bug stories

xoxoxoBruce · 05-28-2007, 05:13 AM

Bees are attracted to sweet people.
Or people that drink sweet booze.
Oh yeah, purple eye shadow too.

On the news last night they had a clip of a truck that overturned carrying bee hives. Lots and lots of bee hives. About 20 people in hazmat suits and bee keepers headnets, cleaning up.

Hmmm... interesting question, I wonder if the nets are one of the standard pieces of equipment for a emergency team truck? I suppose they would be handy if they suspected West Nile mosquitoes, nasty ants or a crawl space full of black widow spiders.

lizzymahoney · 05-28-2007, 07:46 AM

A friend was an EMT. She described the 'banana suit' they had on the truck for any situation that required coverage. It was a hazmat suit, but could be used for other needs including insects and filth. It would not be something you'd want to put on unless necessary. They also have disposable gowns and masks for lesser stuff.

05-28-2007, 05:13 AM	#1
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	Bees are attracted to sweet people. Or people that drink sweet booze. Oh yeah, purple eye shadow too. On the news last night they had a clip of a truck that overturned carrying bee hives. Lots and lots of bee hives. About 20 people in hazmat suits and bee keepers headnets, cleaning up. Hmmm... interesting question, I wonder if the nets are one of the standard pieces of equipment for a emergency team truck? I suppose they would be handy if they suspected West Nile mosquitoes, nasty ants or a crawl space full of black widow spiders. __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

05-28-2007, 07:46 AM	#2
lizzymahoney Major Inhabitant Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 124	A friend was an EMT. She described the 'banana suit' they had on the truck for any situation that required coverage. It was a hazmat suit, but could be used for other needs including insects and filth. It would not be something you'd want to put on unless necessary. They also have disposable gowns and masks for lesser stuff.

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