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How to Keep Bees & Jackets From Hummingbird Feeders

Hummingbirds, bees and wasps don't like to share when it comes to feeders. They are all attracted to the sweet, nectar-like mixture commonly used in hummingbird feeders. Going on the attack against bees and wasps by using a variety of deterrents will allow the hummingbird to visit and feed, pest-free.

Things You'll Need

1 cup sugar
3 cups water
Bowl

Instructions

- 1
  Move hummingbird feeder into shady location. According to the World of Hummingbirds, bees are not smart enough to figure out when a hummingbird feeder has been moved to a new location and prefer to drink nectar in the sunlight.
- 2
  Remove yellow parts from hummingbird feeder. Hummingbirds.net says bees and wasps are attracted to the color yellow.
- 3
  Combine 3 cups of water with 1 cup of sugar in a bowl for bee nectar.
- 4
  Place bee nectar by hummingbird feeder. Every day move the bowl farther away from the hummingbird feeder until the bees and wasps are no longer close to the hummingbird feeder.

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