Whether they’re experience birders or not, many people enjoy feeding birds. And few birds are as exciting to watch as hummingbirds.
Hummingbird feeders attract more than those fascinating little birds. They are also popular with wasps and other insects. Naturalist Bill Volkert says that hummingbird feeders generally come with bee guards, which keep insects away from the sweet liquid without causing an obstruction for the birds. It can work as a deterrent, but Volkert says that they aren’t foolproof. He shares that one remedy is to have a shallow container of sweet soda with some dish soap poured...
