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Issue #7....
Ant Problems!
What To Do!
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FAQ's Issue #7, June 8, 2024.
In this Issue:
1) Ant Problems.
2) Our Hummingbird Starter Kit.
3) Other Problem Solving Products!
4) Introducing Our New Other Site!
5) Our Proven Nectar Recipe.
6) Dr. JB's Window Kit.
7) Our Featured Product.
8) Our Hummingbird Migration Tracker App.
9) Shop for Everything Hummingbirds....Special E-zine subscribers discount.
10) Attracting Hummingbirds With Feeders.
11) Link on your mobile device.
12) Hummingbird Guide Social Network.
13) Advertise in this newsletter.
14) Contact Us with your suggestions for future E-zines
Hummingbird feeder ants
can be a serious problem.
Nectar is a mixture of sugar and water and what ant doesn’t love a good sugar treat? How many picnics have you had spoiled by the annoying presence of ants? For hummingbirds, ants are more than annoying.
Ants are a real health hazard for the hummingbird!
First of all, ants will steal the nectar. As you may have witnessed, once they come to the feeder, the ants come by the thousands and are capable of eliminating a noticeable portion of the hummingbird’s dinner.
Next, ants often enter the nectar and die contaminating the nectar! Ants will deter hummingbirds from coming back to your feeder if the problem isn’t solved.
Even though hummingbirds eat insects for a protein source, they do not like the taste of ants.They instinctively know that these particular insects can cause them disease.
What To Do!
The most effective method to deter ants from a hummingbird feeder is an Ant Moat!
BUY an Ant Moat
Ant moats are great. They are simple to use and save you time. Plus they will eliminate the worry of injuring or sickening the birds with other chemical ant deterrents.
You simply hang an ant moat above your feeder and fill it with plain water. Ants can’t swim and cannot cross the moat to get to the feeder.
Some Helpful Hummingbird Products
"Hummingbird Accessories"!
Check your feeders for damage or leaks and maybe replace them.
Make sure they are clean and you have all the accessories you need such as an Ant Moat to keep those pesky ants off your feeders or a "Hummer Helper Helmet" to shade your feeders in the hot sun.
When your feeders get busy, fill them less often with our "All Natural and Safe".....Nectar Defender!
Dr. JB's Feeder Window Kit
Enjoy Your Humingbirds
Through a Window
Without Ants Enjoying the Feeder!
Kit Comes with the Dr. JB's feeder, a Suction Cup Window Hanger
and an Ant Moat!
Make Your Own
Hummingbird Food!
Our Guaranteed Recipe!
This Recipe is the Closest to the Natural Nectar
That Hummingbirds Love!
Our Nectar Recipe!
With Tips
1. About Homemade Nectar
2. How Often to Change the Nectar
3. How to Properly Clean Feeders
4. A Printable Recipe Version!
This "Nectar-Aid Pitcher"
Makes the Process a Snap!
Learn More Here
"Attract Hummingbirds
with Feeders"
Step #1:
Learn about Feeder Choices here.
Step #2:
Visit our Attracting with Feeders page with more information and tips.
Our #1 Recommended Basic Feeder:
WHY?.....
1.) It is a very durable feeder (we've had ours for 13 years now),
2.) Easy to clean (dishwasher safe),
3.) Hummingbirds love them!
The Dr. JB's Hummingbird Feeder
For More Details Read Our Review!
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- Feeding ports are tapered to keeps bees out of nectar
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- Comes apart completely for easy cleaning
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Perky Pet Hummingbird Window Feeder
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