Whenfeeding hummingbirds, though, you may well find that bees, wasps, andyellow jacketsare also drawn to the feeder, sometimes in numbers sufficient to scare away the hummers. Luckily, there are several measures you can take to keep these pests from ruining your chance to enjoy the beauty o...
Clean Your Hummingbird Feeder To Keep Ants Away Ants are attracted to spilled nectar and other sugary residues, so it's important to keep the feeder clean and free of anything that will attract them in the first place. The more often you clean the feeder, the less often ants will be on...
This causes the hummingbird to avoid your place because these birds do not like ants. Although they eat insects, ants are not their favorites. If you want these nectar-feeding birds in your yard, you must find solutions to keep the ants away from their feeders. You may relocate the feeder...
Bees and wasps also love the taste of sweet hummingbird nectar. I have had them so thick around my feeder that the hummingbirds couldn’t even get close to feed. Once the bees have found your feeder there are a few tactics you can try to keep them away. I have even posted a video...
Hummingbirds, much like bees, are important pollinators. When they feed, their foreheads rub against the stamens and pistils of flowers. This allows them to collect pollen. As they move from one flower to another, they drop pollen particles which facilitate pollination and plant reproduction....
This $25 art glass hummingbird feeder shows how artistic such feeders have become.JOE ODEN
When building a birdhouse, safety should be your top priority. Here are some safety tips to keep in mind: Wear Protective Gear: Always wear safety glasses to protect your eyes from dust and debris. If you're using power tools, consider using ear protection as well. ...
Winter is a great time to start birdwatching with your child. Because the weather is chilly and food is scarce, if you put one or more bird feeders outside a window you are almost certain to see at least one or two feathered friends pecking at them nearl
greenhouses on them, like an empty milk carton with the bottom cut off. Take the lid off during the day and put it back on at night to keep the heat in. Be careful– If you get a hot day, you can fry your plants so take off the mini greenhouses if you get a really warm day...
You’ll probably go through several plans before you decide on a final layout. Once you do, it’s time to be selective about plants. Diversity is a key to success because it benefits a broader range of species. For example, butterflies and honeybees need nectar flowers. Hummingbirds do,...