bees in hummingbird feeder (1 Viewer)

[DougL]

So my hummer-feeder has been "found" by bees. Rather odd in that the yellow thing they're clustering on is sold as a "bee guard". I like having bees around (I'm a vegetable gardener), but it would be nice to discourage them from sitting there. How do I do that?

 

[jmepler]

Is it possible that there is some sugar solution on the bee guard? I would wash the feeder, and be careful to keep the bee guards clean. If there is nothing there for the bees to eat, they should move on.

 

[DougL]

Yes, but there are four identical ports, and the bees cluster on one. Not clear why that one port would be leaking sugar solution if the others aren't. Next fill cycle I will take some trouble to inspect. Thanks.

 

[daniellem]

I have a similar problem! But I have bees actually inside my feeder. I was changing my nectar today, and two bees were still swimming around the nectar. I managed to get them out, but I’m not sure how they’re even getting in there. This is my feeder. Any advice would be appreciated!!