They keep the bees out while allowing the hummingbirds in.

Diy bee guard for hummingbird feeder. Spread petroleum jelly on the base of the. This works best if your feeder is hung on a pole. A bee guard is a mesh or plastic.

Foam shapes are added to attract the birds, and then straws are added so they can feed. Hang the jars from a tree. I found that all sorts of bees (yellow jackets/wasps, honey bees, etc) were taking over these feeders.

Keep the tape out of contact with the nectar to prevent contamination. Super glue a metal corner bracket to the bottom of the bottle and allow to dry. Stand bottle upright and allow paint to dry for at least 8 hours.

Tie twine through the bracket to. Tips on buying the right feeder for you, how to stop the bees drinking your hummingbird food. Use a bee guard or a feeder with bee guards.

Make the nectar less sweet. This adorable diy hummingbird feeder starts out with a plastic bottle. The jar itself doubles as the feeder and also a solid.

Replace the sugar water every few days. We feel that one of the simplest and least time consuming answers to a bee problem is to buy bee guards. Here’s the recipe to make your own hummingbird sugar water.