Stop ants from invading (and contaminating) hummingbird feeders with these smart tips that combine a mix of physical barriers ...

Setting up the perfect hummingbird feeder, only to have it attacked by an endless stream of ants, is frustrating. Head to the ...

One of the best ways to keep ants out of a hummingbird feeder is to ensure that it’s clean. Nectar on the outside of the feeder is more likely to attract ants, so it’s important to wipe down ...

Plant Natural Deterrents At the base of your hummingbird feeder, add bug-repellant plants, like lavender, mint, and basil. “That will help make it uncomfortable for the ants,” Smith says.

DEAR JOAN: I have a hummingbird feeder that sits on my wide fence ledge. For months, there were no sign of ants but now they’re all over and in the feeder.

You can purchase ant guards for the feeders that attach between the hummingbird feeder and the shepherd’s hook. The ants will climb up the hook and start down the line, where they’ll run into ...

UPDATED: October 10, 2022 at 9:26 AM PDT DEAR JOAN: Yesterday my entire dish hummingbird feeder was swarming with tiny ants. The liquid was full of them too, and the outside wall had a steady trail.

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The latter company also carries a few hummingbird feeders with built-in ant and bee guards, the Hummerfest and the Hummzinger, each around $20. Fencing, Not Rocks, Best Way to Deter Deer ...

Plant Natural Deterrents At the base of your hummingbird feeder, add bug-repellant plants, like lavender, mint, and basil. “That will help make it uncomfortable for the ants,” Smith says.