How Do You Keep Wasps & Bees Off Of A Hummingbird Feeder?
If you enjoy bird watching, chances are you have a hummingbird feeder on your property. The sugar/water nectar inside of the hummingbird feeder can attract more than just hummingbirds. It also can attract bees and wasps. You must take action to keep the bees and wasps off of the hummingbird feeders. Move your hummingbird feeder to a new location in your yard. This will trick the bees and wasps, but not the hummingbirds. Attach a bee guard to your hummingbird feeder. These guards make it impossible for bees to access the nectar. The hummingbirds, however, have long beaks that will help them be able to get to their food. Trade your yellow bird feeder for a red one. Bees are attracted to the color yellow. Using a red hummingbird feeder will help decrease the amount of bees that visit your feeder. Make a trap for the bees and wasps. Discard the cap of a 2-liter soda bottle and cut off the top third of the bottle. Invert the top and replace it. You can tape or staple the top back on. Pour 2
