2006-07-25 06:59:30 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Other - Home & Garden
I had this problem last week, since I have several feeders out I took the one down for a day that they were really hitting, then I put it back up after putting vaseline on the little flowers at the feeding hole, so far it has worked, keeps the ants at bay too.
2006-07-25 07:25:24 · answer #1 · answered by judy_derr38565 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I used to have the comparable situation. I submit hummingbird feeders each summer season and with the aid of mid summer season, it exchange into getting used usually with the aid of bees. in assessment on your undertaking, I had sufficient feeders in a row that the birds have been nevertheless waiting to locate open ports no longer coated in bees. I additionally puzzled why it exchange into that the bees weren't a situation till later in the summer season than when I first all started feeding the hummingbirds. the respond is cleanliness. once you fill your hummingbird feeders, do no longer purely fill them. Take them interior, one by one and pour boiling water on the feeding ports. this could wash away any remnants of geared up-up nectar. nce the feeders have been wiped sparkling with boiling water, replenish with sugar water or nectar and draw close them lower back. Bees don't have the income of long charges to realize is extremely like the birds do. they're feeding on the develop this is left after repeated use and refills. you will no longer see the bees at appropriate wiped sparkling hummingbird feeders. yet another answer is to make a answer of sugar water and placed it in a shallow, open dish numerous ft away out of your hummingbird feeders. this could entice the bees and that they'll like it with the aid of fact they are in a position to definitely feed from it with out suffering. The birds could have thier own feeders lower back and the bees could have theirs.
2016-10-08 07:36:57 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have the same problem, so I just leave it be. I have watched and the hummingbirds do get to it and the bees fly away.
2006-07-25 07:07:14 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a feeder that has an adjustable setting for the depth of the nectar. If I set it to "half" full - then the hummers can reach it with their long beaks, but the bees & wasps can't.
2006-07-25 07:02:42 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well said Billyw. Every year when I put out my feeders the wasps and hummers do battle. It's really fun to watch their antics! Not to worry. The hummers will eventually win. In the meantime, enjoy the show. The hummers certainly enjoy it!
2006-07-25 07:09:37 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can't and you shouldn't. that is the way of the world. neither the bees nor the hummingbirds will destroy each other. they will resolve their differences without a word and balance will reign. Too bad humans can't do that.
2006-07-25 07:03:58 · answer #6 · answered by Billy W 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bees will be attracted to the sweet water. I guess put up traps.
2006-07-25 07:03:09 · answer #7 · answered by Michelle 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋