Yes. It happens. Bees do sting, occasionally. However, they usually only sting if they feel threatened.

How many times does a beekeepers get stung?

Conclusion. Beekeepers spend a lot of time around thousands of bees at once, yet they somehow avoid getting stung quite often. In fact, a majority of beekeepers might only get stung a few times per year, usually no more than ten times.

Can you get stung through a bee suit?

Bee suits are not 100% effective. A bee can still sting through the material in the right conditions, but it lessens the chance greatly. ... The veil usually has some sort of brim, or stiff construction keeping the veil fabric away from the face and head, this prevents stings from coming in contact with the skin.