Bee careful, warns cuddly guardian in Tai Po

A worker in Tai Po recently donned an “astronaut outfit” resembling the cuddly and endearing Disney character Baymax, which has drawn attention from residents and sparked curiosity online.

The administrator of the Tai Wo Estate Owners Corporation Facebook group shared a picture of the worker’s outfit on Tuesday (Apr 8), reminding nearby residents to close their windows as a bee-swarm removal commenced near Fook Wo House.

Speaking to Sing Tao Daily, the sister publication of The Standard, one group administrator explained that the location was within Tai Wo Estate, near a primary school where a large swarm of bees had previously been discovered, prompting the removal operation to ensure the safety of students and residents.

As the swarm, believed to belong to the European dark bee species, was located in the treetop, it is understood that the worker had to use a lift to remove the swarm. The admin also noted that the worker took the time to clean a nearby black ant nest.

A search online has found a similar protection suit available for sale, marketed as "Bee Suit High end Full Body Breathable one Piece Fan wasp Protective Suit”. It is priced at 498 yuan( around HK$527.63).

The product description highlights its features, including:

• Product Material: Extra thick 3D, super soft, fully breathable, high wear and tear resistance, ultra lightweight
• Product structure: fully enclosed high-end connected structure
• Mask material: stainless steel material, 150 mesh dense superhard material, stainless steel protruding surface mesh, safety protection, and rust resistance
• Clothing weight: approximately 6kg