This brush is perfect to gently remove bees from the hive frames during inspection. The special soft bristles won t harm bees. The bristles are bright yellow just like the bees! This beekeeper s brush is made from solid natural wood and strong bristles the quality construction means no unwanted bristle remnants are left behind with the bees. This brush is very useful when keeping bees as it is important to gently nudge the bees when removing the frames from the hive box for inspections honey removal or changing beehives. This essential piece of equipment is a great addition to any backyard keeper s kit whether a beginner or an expert. This brush works great with other supplies and is great to have when using a smoker frame feeder or hive tool