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carolbrigid
True Blue Farmgirl
263 Posts
Carol
Glen Burnie
Maryland
USA
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 Posted - Jul 19 2010 : 08:53:52 AM
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I'm not sure there is a way to fix this, but ants keep getting on and in the hummingbird feeder. Does anyone know a way to keep them away? I have the feeder hanging from a curved metal pole in my yard. Maybe put baby powder on the pole? Thanks everyone!
Farmgirl Hugs,
Carol
Farmgirl Sister #222
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gramadinah
True Blue Farmgirl
3557 Posts
Diana
Orofino
ID
USA
3557 Posts |
Posted - Jul 19 2010 : 09:41:23 AM
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I hang the feeder with fishing line they can't seem to craw down it or maybe the ants just can't see it.
Diana
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Turtlemoon
Farmgirl Legend Schoolmarm
378 Posts
Tanya
Port Orchard
Washington
USA
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kristin sherrill
True Blue Farmgirl
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kristin
chickamauga
ga
USA
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Posted - Jul 19 2010 : 10:51:22 AM
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Good idea, Diana. I never thought of that. I get them also but not too many. I seem to notice them if the feeder hasn't been changed in a few weeks. I try to keep it as fresh as possible though. I just changed it today. I put honey in the water this time. I hope that's ok.
Kris
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cheneygal
True Blue Farmgirl
503 Posts
Suzie
Cheney
Wa.
USA
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Posted - Jul 23 2010 : 8:52:19 PM
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Two weeks ago I had a feeder full of ants, so sprayed the shephards hook with Pam, that took care of them, just sprayed it again the other day, still, no ants....try it!!
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vintage saver
True Blue Farmgirl
323 Posts
oleta
wheelersburg
ohio
USA
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Posted - Jul 24 2010 : 01:02:22 AM
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| One year I bought ant traps for the feeders, but haven't seen them anymmore, but they were basically a plastic spray can lid filled with water tied into the hanging line. I'm going to try the Pam spray when I change the feeders and clean them tomorrow. |
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edlund33
True Blue Farmgirl
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Marilyn
Renton
WA
USA
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Posted - Jul 24 2010 : 06:34:44 AM
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I normally use an ant trap filled with water also. You can find them at places like Wild Birds Unlimited, Duncraft, Hummingbirds Forever, Amazon. Try the search terms Ant Moat or Ant Guard. Another trick that really works is vaseline or sticky-trap glue - but I'm going to give Pam a try because it probably isn't as messy for the humans!
Cheers! ~ Marilyn
Farm Girl No. 1100
Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail. - Ralph Waldo Emerson |
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