What can you put on hummingbird feeders to stop honey bees?

Honey bees can be a problem for hummingbird feeders because they can quickly consume the sugar water, leaving little for the hummingbirds. There are a few things you can do to stop honey bees from visiting your hummingbird feeders:

* Use a hummingbird feeder with a bee guard. Bee guards are small devices that fit over the feeding ports of hummingbird feeders and prevent bees from entering. They are available at most garden supply stores.

* Hang your hummingbird feeder in a location that is not easily accessible to bees. This could mean hanging it from a tree or high on a porch.

* Fill your hummingbird feeder with hot sugar water. Bees are not as attracted to hot sugar water as hummingbirds are.

* Add a few drops of peppermint oil or dish soap to the sugar water. Bees do not like the taste of peppermint oil or dish soap, and they will stay away from the feeder.

By following these tips, you can help to keep honey bees away from your hummingbird feeders and ensure that the hummingbirds have plenty of sugar water to drink.