How to Keep Ants off a Bird Feeder

Anything sweet - such as nectar for hummingbirds - attracts ants. Carefully applied nontoxic insect repellents or barriers can keep them at bay.

Things You'll Need

  • Cloves
  • Vinegar
  • Vaseline
  • Nontoxic Insect Repellents
  • Adhesive Tape
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Instructions

    • 1

      Fill feeder with nectar and hang as usual.

    • 2

      Spray or apply a nontoxic insect repellent on hanging wire of feeder and at the base where the wire comes into the feeder.

    • 3

      Spray or coat tree or eave the feeder is hanging from.