Choose the Right Location: Place feeders away from areas frequented by bees and wasps, such as flowering plants.
Use Bee Guards: Opt for hummingbird feeders equipped with bee guards or bee-resistant designs to limit access.
Dilute Sugar Solution: Increase the water-to-sugar ratio in your hummingbird nectar to make it less attractive to bees and wasps.
Hang Red Ribbons: Hang red ribbons or streamers near feeders, as bees and wasps are less attracted to this color.
Plant Bee-Repelling Herbs: Surround your feeders with plants like mint, basil, and lemongrass, which bees and wasps tend to avoid.
Maintain Cleanliness: Regularly clean feeders to remove any spills or leaks that may attract bees and wasps.
Create Distractions: Provide alternative food sources for bees and wasps, such as a separate sugar water station away from hummingbird feeders.