Urgent warning to Brits over an influx of BEES: UK heatwave could create a 'nectar tsunami' that triggers a rapid swarming event, experts warn

With temperatures in parts of the UK set to hit 32°C today, many Brits will be looking forward to heading into the garden to enjoy the sun. 

But a new warning may encourage you to keep your eyes peeled while you bask in the rays. 

One of the UK's leading beekeepers has warned of an influx of bees into Britain. 

According to Laurence Edwards, 39, the UK heatwave could create a 'nectar tsunami' that triggers a rapid swarming event. 

'After the recent hot spell, beekeepers across the UK are seeing an explosion in swarming activity and the soaring temperatures over the next few days could potentially result in a massive increase in bee swarms,' he explained. 

'What the public will see is a "cloud" of up to 50,000 bees. The sky turns black. The sound is deafening.'

While this sounds like the start of a horror film, Mr Edwards maintains that the swarming bees are 'generally not aggressive.' 

He added: 'Swarming bees are generally not aggressive. They have no home to defend, no reason to sting.'

Mr Edwards, who runs Black Mountain Honey, explained that swarming is the honeybees' 'way of surviving'. 

'It's how they reproduce on a colony level,' he said. 

'When a hive becomes overcrowded, the old queen leaves with thousands of workers to find a new home. 

'It's not chaos, it's one of the most extraordinary natural behaviours on the planet.'

Usually, beekepers actively manage their colonies to prevent swarming. 

However, the UK heatwave could provide the perfect conditions for a mass swarming event. 

Temperatures across parts of the country will hit 32°C today, before similar highs tomorrow and then 33°C on Saturday. 

'Heatwaves can trigger a "nectar tsunami" that saturates the inside of the beehive with this sweet, sugary solution,' Mr Edwards warned.

'This is generally good for bees but if the beekeeper hasn't provided enough space for this bounty of nectar, it can trigger rapid swarming events, even in urban areas.' 

If you see a swarm heading your way, your instincts will probably tell you to run away. 

Instead, Mr Edwards encourages Brits to 'enjoy' the 'magical' event. 

'Stay calm. Don't run, don't swat, don't spray. ENJOY. It's truly magical!' he said. 

However, he added: 'Keep your distance. Observe from afar.'

If the swarm is at your home, it's best to call a local beekeper rather than pest control, according to Mr Edwards. 

'Swarms can usually be safely collected within hour,' he added.