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 ...

Hummingbirds are delightful visitors to have in any yard, and feeding them with their favorite sugary nectar can be a rewarding and encouraging endeavor for garden enthusiasts and amateurs alike.

hummingbird approaching a hand feeder with ants on it - Bonnie Taylor Barry/Shutterstock We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Hanging up a few hummingbird feeders and watching the ...

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 ...