They are pollinators that feast on flowers full of nectar and go from one flower to the next.
Placing ahummingbird feeder in your yardwill likely draw bees and wasps to the sugary concoction.
A hummingbird feeder doesnt act as a hummingbirds primary meal.
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“Having more of them around does increase the chances of an unwanted encounter,” he explains.
Knowing the difference between wasps and bees makes a difference, too.
Having bees and wasps arounda hummingbird feedermeans there is a chance you could be stung.
Bees, wasps and ants are attracted to sweet nectar.Credit: Photo ©likeaduck/Flickr/CC by-SA 2.0
This could be problematic for people who are unaware they have an allergy to bees or wasps.
“People may not know they have a hyper-allergy to the venom of stinging insects,” she says.
Worried about beesand wasps hurting hummingbirds?
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However, he advises paying attention to an insect that can harm hummingbirds.
“Long-tongued hummingbirds andhummingbird mothswill still be able to place their siphoning tongue through the bee guard.”
Another option is to place water in between the feeder and the bees.
Every birder can successfully attract a flock of hungry hummingbirds.Credit: jeffreyw
Keeping your feeder free of any sugary residue will minimize other insects.
Growing plants that attract bees is a way to keep them away from the hummingbird feeder.
Van Rees suggests growing various mints,lavender,coneflower, and sunflowers.
Different reasons could cause these insects to hang around.
When you relocate the feeder, bees need time to find a food source again.
Yes; maintaining a clean feeder deters bees and otherinsects, such as ants, from visiting the feeder.
