![]() ![]() Little and often is best, and Trent Copperfield Vice President of On Demand Pest Control even recommends cleaning your hummingbird feeder on a daily basis. (Image credit: Stephanie Frey Photo / Alamy Stock Photo)Īn easy way to reduce the presence of ants, and keep bees away from hummingbird feeders, too, is to keep on top of cleaning. If your existing hummingbird feeder does not have an ant moat, these are available to buy separately. Just make sure you keep the ant moat topped up with water, otherwise the feeder will likely be visited by ants. 'While these moats do not reflect the moats of days long past, they can be used to prevent ants from reaching the sweet, sugary goodness of nectar,' he says. ![]() He explains that many hummingbird feeders use moats at the top of the feeders that can be filled with water. Zach Hutchinson is an ornithologist at the nation's largest bird conservation group, a hummingbird bander, and a consultant for the wild bird feeding industry. Stainless steel ant moats are particularly good at holding up against the elements, plus they are easy to clean. These are small dishes that contain water, creating a barrier that ants cannot cross. One of the most effective ways to keep ants out is to use an ant moat, available at Amazon. (Image credit: Rebecca Harding / Moment / Getty Images) 1. ![]()
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