Hummingbirds are a delight to observe, so it’s no surprise that many bird-watchers attempt to attract them to their properties by installing hummingbird feeders. Unfortunately, however, there are a ...

Ants are attracted to sugary nectar and can contaminate feeders or deter hummingbirds. Use safe methods like ant moats, fishing line, diatomaceous earth, and repellent scents to block access. Choose ...

Moving your hummingbird feeder regularly and cleaning it well prevents ants from following scent trails and being drawn to sticky residue. Hanging the feeder with fishing line or installing a ...

If hummingbirds are flocking to the nectar in your feeder, then you can bet you’re attracting other visitors as well—ants. “Carbohydrates are ants' primary food source, and since nectar is high in ...

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. I cleaned the feeder and the wall and put ...

Clean, prep and hang up your feeders now — those tiny flying jewels have been spotted in Louisiana and more are on the way. Louisiana is on the hummingbird highway, and the best way for you to get ...