The oils in the ointment can trap the ants and prevent them from crawling down the feeder. This ointment can withstand the rain and the heat of the sun. But, you may reapply it after you have deep-cleaned the h
An ant moat or ant guard, as they are also called, is the easiest and best way to ant proof your hummingbird feeder. An ant moat is simply a small container that holds water. Since ants cannot swim, the moat provides an effective barrier when it is placed between the feeder hanger and...
There are hummingbird feeders available with built-in bee guards that prevent access to the nectar by incorporating long narrow stems on the feeding ports. The holes are small enough to prevent bees gaining access but hummingbirds tongues can easily reach through. 1. Use a Tray/Dish style fee...
If you do not have a hummingbird feeder with an ant moat already built-in like theUltra Hummzinger, then you can add one by attaching it between the feeder and the hanger rod like the ant trap below. You simply fill the moat with water and ants go in, but they can't get out - ...
It all starts with the right hummingbird feeder. One of the best ways to prevent bee and wasp problems is by using asaucer-shaped hummingbird feeder. With this design, the birds suck nectar through ports at the top of the feeder. Their long tongues can reach the sugary nectar at the bo...
How to Create Your own Hummingbird Feeder
Let it cool: Turn off the heat and let the nectar cool down to room temperature. Never put hot nectar in your feeder! Fill your feeder: Once the nectar is cool, you can pour it into your clean hummingbird feeder. That’s all there is to it! Your hummingbird nectar is ready to go...
2 |Put up a butterfly feeder In addition to delicious smelling flowers, you can also incorporate some other sweet elements into your garden to attract butterflies. Butterfly feeders can supply nectar and encourage butterflies to stop and take a drink. To make the sugar water for the feeder, ...
Change the water daily to prevent the buildup of algae. When adding water, remove the old water so that the entire basin has clean water in it. Consider adding afountain pumpto your bird bath. This will keep the water moving, help with cleanliness, and discourage mosquitoes. ...
Finches are delightful happy little birds and will appreciate a thistle bird feeder. However, they also love small lettuce seeds. Since they are so small you need to be careful that they don’t slip under your defenses. They need deterants such as row cover or netting with small holes. Ma...