diff --git a/code/modules/hydroponics/beekeeping/beebox.dm b/code/modules/hydroponics/beekeeping/beebox.dm
index f1d934e82af..4a9f9f84c37 100644
--- a/code/modules/hydroponics/beekeeping/beebox.dm
+++ b/code/modules/hydroponics/beekeeping/beebox.dm
@@ -183,7 +183,7 @@
 
 
 /obj/structure/beebox/attack_hand(mob/user)
-	if(istype(user, /mob/living/carbon/human))
+	if(ishuman(user))
 		if(!user.bee_friendly())
 			//Time to get stung!
 			var/bees = FALSE
@@ -236,4 +236,4 @@
 					QB.name = queen_bee.name
 					if(!user.put_in_active_hand(QB))
 						QB.loc = get_turf(src)
-					visible_message("<span class='notice'>[user] removes the queen from the apiary.</span>")
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+					visible_message("<span class='notice'>[user] removes the queen from the apiary.</span>")