Ants, Bees & Pests at Hummingbird Feeders

Fill an ant moat with plain water, choose a saucer-style feeder that keeps nectar out of reach of bees and wasps, and fix drips right away. Never put oil, grease or insecticide on or near a feeder: it can coat feathers and harm the birds you want to help.

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Updated on October 2, 2026

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Illustration of a hummingbird feeder protected from ants by a water-filled ant moat.

Ants, Bees & Pests How to Keep Ants Off a Hummingbird Feeder

Use plain-water ant moats, stop drips, clean spills, and move the feeder when ants find it. Skip oils, sticky barriers, and insecticides.

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