![]() ![]() Taking down the feeder: In the fall, wait until you haven't seen even one hummer for three weeks before taking your feeders down to reduce the risks to late migrants. But a bee problem is, in fact, a feeder design problem, and you need a different feeder-one which makes it impossible for the bees to access the mixture usually this is by having an air gap between feeder port and the liquid below it. If too many bees are being attracted, change the mixture to five cups of water for every one cup of sugar. Spring water is preferred, but most tap water is acceptable. White granulated cane sugar the #1 preferred for use in hummingbird feeders.ĭo not use any other sugar - not turbinado, raw, powdered or brown sugar etc OR ORGANIC SUGAR* - and never use honey or artificial sweeteners. No red food coloring! Unused mixture can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a week. Here are DIY Wine Bottle Bird Feeder Ideas 11.1 cup of white cane sugar 4 cups of spring waterĭirections & Tips Dissolve the sugar in the water.
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