Don't mess with the queen: What to do if you see a swarm of bees this spring

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The worker bee might be the emblem for the city of Manchester, but many would panic if they came across one in the street. However, a swarm of bees poses little danger if you know what to do.

According to the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB), you can see honey bees from spring until late autumn, which usually means from April to October. READ MORE: Incredible moment thousands of bees descend on BMW outside Manchester city centre office block You might come across a swarm of honey bees lodged in trees, in chimneys, on roofs, wall spaces, on the floor and even on cars.

Sue Fink, a retired hairdresser from Oldham, owns two hives, containing more than 60,000 bees combined. She describes herself as a 'gentle beekeeper' because selling honey is not her only motivation for keeping bees - she has a genuine passion for looking after the winged insects.

She has become a swarm remover for people in Oldham, Rochdale and surrounding areas. Sue told the M.E.N: "W hen you see swarms of bees attacking people in a film, that will not happen in real life.