I am really having a problem with bees getting in my feeders...is this a good feeder that the bees can't get to the nectar?
1986086
The key is *NOT TIPPING* the feeder when you upend it. Don't turn the feeder over until right as you hang it, then don't tip it at all. The nectar flows down into the base, but the nectar level doesn't get high enough for the bees to reach it. Works like a charm with mine!
1986087
This feeder does not "bleed" or drip so it should not be a problem. I have many bees in my garden and they keep their bee business to flowers and away from my feeders. I have five and no problems. I do, however, use ant guards.
1986088
I do not have trouble with bees or yellowjackets getting into this feeder. I hang it from a hook that hangs down from under the eaves. I don't invert it until I'm out there ready to hang it so it doesn't get any nectar on the outside of the feeder.
1986089
Hi, Carissa: Bees will sit and drink, I haven't found one that they don't find but depending on the bee, have you tried bee catchers? The reason I like it is because you unscrew the bottle, the top lid pops off and it's wide open for cleaning. If you ever find one they don't bother be sure and post on Amazon.
1986090
Personally, I have not had a problem with bees getting into this feeder. I think that the sugar water solution is too far down and they can't reach it, whereas hummingbirds have long beaks that go down further into the reservoir. On a side note, my birds seem to like this feeder over my more expensive Hummzinger Feeder.
1986091
The proper concentration for Hummingbirds is 4 parts water to one part sugar. Any higher concentration of sugar is damaging to the bird's kidneys so make sure the birds don't have access to higher concentrations.
1986092
I had a similar problem but with Yellow Jackets. There is no way they can get to the nectar with the "Best-1". I am 100% satisfied with it. Actually, more order was a re-order. Don't put the plastic portion in a dishwasher. :-)
1986093
I haven't had any issues with bees on this feeder, however there's not many bees in my area so I'm not exactly sure.
1986094
use a spray bottle to spray any extra left outside of feeding hole by hummers, bees cant reach the nectar but the hummers will drip a little outside from time to time, they dont mind a little water either
1145569
I have had this feeder in the midst of my BeeBalm flowers and the bees ignore it!
435643
Cheryl: I've had this feeder up for about a month and have seen no evidence of bees feeding from it. However, that's no guarantee that you might have no problem at your location. That said, so far this is the best feeder I've ever had.
23620
The nature of gravity causes the nectar to be available at all times but also makes it slowly seep out whether the birds are drinking or not. This also makes it very attractive to the hornets. I prefer the feeders that have the nectar below the flower ports.
939464
Probably not. The guard tips allow only a thin beak from a humming bird or Bullock's Oriole (several feed from it) to reach the nectar. Without the tips, the opening is large enough to let a bee access it.
1904933
I have not had a problem with bees or wasps on these feeders, and I have on other types. I HAVE found ants on and inside the feeder though, but they don't seem to bother the hummers, and since it is emptied every other day and needs refilling, I keep the feeder cleaned and any ants are not there very long.
1629864
The bees have come around this feeder but have never gotten in. We tried another window feeder and the hummingbirds didn't come around like this one. This is the best window hummingbird feeder we've ever had.
1193155
I don't know. I had ordered bee guards with mine but honestly I didn't even try them as I didn't need them. All you need to do to keep the bees away, and believe me I had hundreds on my old feeders, is make sure you don't drip the sugar water on the outside. If you do, simply take a little bit of water and rinse it off. I really love these feeders.
679682
That's a good question but I don't have the answer, sorry :( I do know that we have bee hives on our property but haven't had any issues with the bees on the feeder :)
132730
Mine feeder is never kept full all the time. How can it be. Birds keep coming as the contents of the feeder diminishes until it reaches the level at which the birds cannot get to the remaining seeds. I don't see how birds can get "stuck" in the feeder under any conditions.
1287920
We bought ours back in the summer. Have had no problems with bees or wasps. Did have ant problems until I bought the ant mote and filled it with water. No more ant problems. The birds flock to it like bees to honey.
370027
I have had some insects get in and drown, but not very many and I don't think any were bees. I do not use bees guards and I don't know if the orioles would be able to use the feeder if it had them. Hummers have VERY long tongues and can easily get to a depth of more than an inch. I just don't know if orioles are similarly equipped.
435638
The ants can't get in because they have to crawl through the water but the bees can fly in, so I think you will still have a bee problem. Try to google it.
130906
Many of the feeders that use gravity to fill attract bees. I have about 4 separate feeders this is the ONLY ONE that is not attracting the Yellow Jackets that appear in August in my area. I have year-round Hummers in Washington State and I am buying another one of these. My other feeders are useless until the bees go away. Do invest in a tiny bristle brush for the feeding holes the rest cleans up by hand.
435642
One of the wonderful features of this feeder is that bees and wasps can't reach the nectar! The red top of the feeder where the birds sit and feed, just pulls up leaving the glass bowl which you fill to the marked line with sugar water. When full, you just place the lid back on. The feeder hangs by a brass hook that is embedded in the glass bowl. NO spilling when you try to remove the lid and refill!! Hummingbirds feed from the top and it seems that bee proboscises cannot reach the nectar below! While the hummingbirds drink, the water in the glass bowl vibrates as their long tongues reach into the sugar water. It's fascinating to observe. One of the wonderful features of this feeder is that bees and wasps can't reach the nectar! The red top of the feeder where the birds sit and feed, just pulls up leaving the glass bowl which you fill to the marked line with sugar water. When full, you just place the lid back on. The feeder hangs by a brass hook that is embedded in the glass bowl. NO spilling when you try to remove the lid and refill!! Hummingbirds feed from the top and it seems that bee proboscises cannot reach the nectar below! While the hummingbirds drink, the water in the glass bowl vibrates as their long tongues reach... » Read More One of the wonderful features of this feeder is that bees and wasps can't reach the nectar! The red top of the feeder where the birds sit and feed, just pulls up leaving the glass bowl which you fill to the marked line with sugar water. When full, you just place the lid back on. The feeder hangs by a brass hook that is embedded in the glass bowl. NO spilling when you try to remove the lid and refill!! Hummingbirds feed from the top and it seems that bee proboscises cannot reach the nectar below! While the hummingbirds drink, the water in the glass bowl vibrates as their long tongues reach into the sugar water. It's fascinating to observe. « Show Less
1158155
If you paint the flowers yellow, chances are you will have Bees and Wasps feeding from it. Bees and Wasps are attracted to the yellow color and not the red. Be patient and make sure that your Nectar is fresh, two to five days is the maximum that I would leave Nectar out. If in a few days you do not see results, try moving your feeder around. NOTE THIS FEEDER IS NOT COMPATIBLE WITH #384 NECTAR GUARD TIPS!
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I've had bees land, but didn't get inside feeder. Aspects also has a bee guard that fits on the underside of feeding hole. ( Aspects 384 nectar guard tips )