Look for leaks and patch them up.

How to keep bees away from a hummingbird feeder. One way is to make sure that the oriole feeder is not in an area where bees typically gather, such as near a. Bees will not spend too long trying to get to. Once you see honey bees gathering at the feeder in number, you will need.

There are a few ways to keep bees away from your oriole feeder. Set out a yellow bowl—the color of choice for these pests—in the sun, approximately six feet away from the hummingbird feeder. Using a funnel, add about 10 to 15 drops of peppermint oil to a cup of lukewarm water in an empty spray bottle and shake it well.

In summer 1 part sugar to 1 part water. Attach an ant moat to hummingbird feeders. Replace the sugar water every few days.

Position feeders in the shade. Start by locating the decoy feeder near the hummingbird feeder, and gradually move it 5 to 6 feet away. Clean feeders of residue regularly.

Also sometimes referred to as bee guards, you can buy or make your own for your feeders. These bee guards are my. Here’s the recipe to make your own hummingbird sugar water.

In fall 2 parts sugar to 1 part water. Bees can be guided to a bowl filled with one to two parts sugar and one part water mix. Bee guards or mesh are placed around the ports on the hummingbird feeder, which allows the birds to get to the food but keeps the bees away.