Dramatic moment hundreds of bees descend on city centre Betfred shop

Hundreds of bees have been seen swarming around a sign outside a Betfred shop.

On Wednesday, June 22, a Betfred shop in Whitechapel, Liverpool, received quite the shock when a large swarm of bees decided to all gather around the location's front sign. Photographer Dan Hill took a number of pictures of the strange occurrence after spotting the swarm, the Liverpool Echo reports.

While many walking past the sign may be alarmed by the swarm, it's important to note that most bees are not impulsively aggressive and will usually leave people alone as long as they are not aggravated. The swarm is likely caused by the bees looking for a new home and is a completely natural phenomenon.

The bees are likely looking for a new home (Dan Hill Photography)

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If you come across a swarm of bees the most important thing to do is not panic and leave them alone. Some other things you can do are:

• Contact your local beekeepers' association to have the swarm removed safely
• A simple Google search will tell you where you can find your local swarm collector
• If the swarm is particularly difficult to remove, contact a pest control service
• Don't poke the bees with a stick, rocks or any object
• Don't spray water, liquids or pesticides at the bees
• Don't use smoke to drive the bees away
• Don't attempt to injure or destroy the swarm of bees

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