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Kate Lally

Pete Price 'in state of shock' as unwanted visitors turn up at his home

Liverpool legend Pete Price has been left "in a state of shock" after a huge swarm of bees descended on his house.

The Radio City DJ took to Twitter on Friday to ask people for help after noticing hundreds of bees at his window. Sharing a snap of the swarm, the 76-year-old said: "I’m in a state of shock!!! What do I do?"

A follow-up tweet from Pete simply said: "This is now".

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Fans were clearly horrified by the image. Sarah-Jayne said: "I'd move house", while Adam Travers said: "RUN PETE".

Others offered a calmer response. Tony Bywood said: "Wait them out. Honestly. The Queen is on the move and has stopped there. All the other bees are protecting her. Generally she then just moves on and takes the swarm with her."

Neil offered similar advice, saying: "You have to wait till the Queen flies off. Had this myself years ago. Once she's gone stragglers will still come back because of the scent ... bee man told me to dab pure lavender oil on and around area where she was as it throws them off" [sic].

Guidance from the British Pest Control ASsociation (BPCA) says: "In almost all cases the swarm will take off again within a day or two to occupy a most suitable permanent home elsewhere. If you suspect you have honeybees and they are causing you problems then we would recommend you use a swarm collector from the British Bee Keepers Association or getting in touch with the Tree Bee Society.

"In most cases, they will come and collect the swarm free of charge."

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