Hummingbirds are fast problem solvers — bees and wasps, not so much. Simply relocating the hummingbird feeder to a new location may solve the insect problem. The hummingbirds will quickly find its new spot while wasps and bees will get confused and not know where to go. Alternatively, ta...
Poor design can mean the hummingbird feeder leaks, causing a sticky mess. Feeder styles range from artsy glass to utilitarian plastic. Basin shapes with feeder ports on top prevent messy spills. Yellow attracts bees, but they don’t respond to hummer-preferred red. Choose an easy-to-disassembl...
An ant moat is a trap that is filled with water and prevents the ants from crossing over to the hummingbird nectar ports when they climb onto the feeder. Clean Your Hummingbird Feeder To Keep Ants Away Ants are attracted to spilled nectar and other sugary residues, so it's important to ...
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 are colorful and exciting tosee in your garden; these tiny birds are also important pollinators.Putting out a hummingbird feederis an excellent way to attract and support these winged wonders, as long as you know how to clean a hummingbird feeder correctly. ...
How to Create Your own Hummingbird Feeder
For ease of cleaning and protection from bees, wasps and ants,this feeder can’t be beat. If you already have a hummingbird feeder, and you want to protect it from ants and other crawling insects, the ant moat below will do the job. ...
The Role of Hummingbirds in Your Garden 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 ...
hummingbird feeder can attract bees, especially when the weather becomes very hot. Place the feeders in areas where the unexpected company won't be a problem; raise or hang the feeders so that deer, squirrels and mice can't reach them, or use feeders designed to reduce access by unwelcome...
Secure Materials: When drilling or cutting, secure the materials properly to prevent them from moving. Safety for Hummingbirds The safety of the hummingbirds is just as important as your safety. Here are some tips to ensure the feeder is safe for the birds: ...