Clean feeders of residue regularly.

How to keep bees away from a hummingbird feeder. In summer 1 part sugar to 1 part water. Replace the sugar water every few days. Position a bowl in a place not too far from the hummingbird feeder.

Bee guards are covers that go over the port of your hummingbird feeders. Hang disposable yellow jacket traps. They keep the bees out while allowing the hummingbirds in.

Position feeders in the shade. 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. The bowl is then placed on the ground to keep the bees down low and away from the hummingbird feeders up.

Also works for ants, wasps, and other insects. Bees can be guided to a bowl filled with one to two parts sugar and one part water mix. Set out a yellow bowl—the color of choice for these pests—in the sun, approximately six feet away from the hummingbird feeder.

Safe, easy tips to keep bees off hummingbird feeders without harming birds. In fall 2 parts sugar to 1 part water. Wipe the feeder with a damp cloth at least once a day, and you can keep bees away from hummingbird feeders.

These bee guards are my. 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. To get the honey bees to leave the area, you are also going to have to punish the birds for a few days.