This method works best when there are lots of flowering plants for the bees to go get nectar from. However, if the flowering plants are all dying back for the winter, they may find your feeder again.
Don’t worry—moving your hummingbird feeder won’t confuse the hummingbirds, especially if it’s not far away from its original spot.
Leaky hummingbird feeders attract bees more than anything else, because it’s easy to sip the sweet sugar water off the side of the feeder.
Consider putting your feeder under a covered area, like your patio.
You can find bee guards at most garden supply stores. If you deal with ants in your hummingbird feeder, consider buying an ant moat, too.
To move the bees further away from the feeder, set your shallow dish near the feeder and move it away incrementally day by day. Eventually, you can have your bee feeder across the yard from your hummingbird feeder.
You should also try to avoid adding any yellow accessories to your hummingbird feeder, like bee or ant traps.
The ideal mixture for hummingbirds is 4 parts water mixed with 1 part sugar, with no added red dye. If you’re using premixed hummingbird solution, try diluting it with water.
Cleaning up food right away is a great way to deter most pests, not just bees.
Hummingbirds tend to bump into their feeders often, which is why products tend to rub off on their feathers.
