Bugs Be Gone- Deterring Pests From Your Feeders

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Kelsey Waddell
June 13, 2024

Hummingbirds aren’t the only ones who love a sweet treat — pests like ants and bees can gravitate to your sugary feeders, too! We’re sharing our top expert tips for keeping your feeders pest-free, all inside today’s issue of Your Daily Bird.

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Stories Of The Day:

How To Keep Bees Away From Hummingbird Feeders: 7 Top Tips!

This trick makes hummingbird feeders invisible to bees but irresistible to birds.

www.wildbirdscoop.com/how-to-keep-bees-away-from-hummingbird-feeders.html

How To Keep Ants Out of Hummingbird Feeders: 7 Helpful Tips

You'll never guess what slight feeder adjustment will keep ants at bay.

www.wildbirdscoop.com/how-to-keep-ants-out-of-hummingbird-feeders.html

Tip Of The Day

Try using an ant moat to keep pests like ants and bees away from your hummingbird feeders. This is a small cup-like device that you fill with water and hang above the feeder. Ants can't swim, so they won't be able to reach the nectar. For bees, consider using feeders with bee guards and avoid using any yellow-colored feeders, as bees are particularly attracted to that color.

Do Hummingbirds Eat Spiders? Exploring Nature’s Curious Diet

This essential part of a hummingbird’s diet is hiding right under your nose.

www.wildbirdscoop.com/do-hummingbirds-eat-spiders.html

Quote Of The Day

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Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better

- Albert Einstein

Until Next Time…

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