In addition to creating a beautiful outdoor space, a garden full of native wildflowers can attract pollinators like bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. Adding a hummingbird feeder to your yard can encourage the tiny birds even further by providing them with an extra nectar source. But these feeders can also attract ants and other pests, leaving you to learn how to how to get rid of ants from hummingbird feeders without discouraging or harming the birds.
To discover the best way to keep ants out of hummingbird feeders, we consulted with several experts: Ryan Farley, CEO of LawnStarter; Steve Rosas, COO and president of Omega Environmental Services; Peter Rania, president and CEO of Waltham Pest Control Co., Inc.; and Bob Gilbert, board-certified entomologist at Blue Sky Pest Control.
