I have been using those Aspects nectar guards for years. They work like a charm, but now I can’t get them from Amazon anymore, the seller won’t ship to CA anymore.
An alternative that works for me: instead of 4:1 water:sugar, dilute the mix. Somewhere between 4.5:1 and 5:1, the bees stop coming, but the hummers still show up.
Thank you for your idea. In our case, and just like last summer, our bees simply stopped coming. They began coming in large numbers in mid-July and stopped coming a few weeks later. Early last fall we had a second bee invasion. It was as bad as the first. It stopped week or so later. We have not had a second invasion yet this year. But it's early. So...for the time being we will stick with the 4:1 ratio. But I will keep your diluted recipe on file. And stay tuned! We are producing a new video about bee-proofing. We got the idea from another of my viewers, Bill Manders.
Thank you. However...you completely missed the point. The glass beads merely displace some of the volume. It reduces by 50 percent the wasting of nectar when we empty and refill twice each week.
Thank you. Yours is a good idea. We are careful to not have nectar running down the outsides of our feeders, too. But during heavy bee times the bees are strongly attracted to the feeding ports. That is where the mint spray helps. It doesn’t harm the bees and our hummers are not bothered by it.
What's the name of the bee guard? I couldn't see the package very well and where'd you go on the web to find it? I'm definitely going to try this. I have so many bees, it's ridiculous and I can't get rid of them no matter what I do! Please send me the link to the site/ app. The hummingbirds and I thank you so much 💕
I believe he's using HummZinger guards. I just checked Amazon and they sell four for over $25 (that's assuming you have Prime. IDK how much they charge for shipping). Based on the Q&A I read on their listing, as well as the reviews, the manufacturer blames the customer when anything breaks or doesn't work properly. I read other reviews and by the way they make it sound, you need to be a rocket surgeon to install them (haha). I'm going to continue searching for a solution but if you try these, I hope you'll post an update! Good luck!
@@davidpearling2395 there must be multiple listings for the same brand/ style. The price you paid is fair. I can't justify spending $25 on something I'm not sure will work, based on other reviews. If they work like they do for you, though, they're well worth the cost!😊
@@lizjoe21750 The bee guards were only partially effective this summer. The bees seemed more determined. I saw some poking their heads into the ports in spite of the bee guards. And we had to be very careful to have no nectar running down the outside. Fill the feeder to no higher than 1/4 inch from the top helper.
@@lizjoe21750 Please read the comments from Mr. Manders on my hummingbird in slow motion video. We has discovered a perfect bee deterrent. Please stay tuned. We will post an updated video.
@@jimvautour595 Thankfully, our bee problem was temporary. It lasted two weeks in mid-July. And again for two weeks in September. For two years we have had no bee problems.
Our home is in Chula Vista, California, suburban San Diego. We have two invasions of bees during the summer. No wasps. Our first comes in mid July for about two weeks. Then they stop coming. We are bee free for about six weeks. Then the second wave comes. It lasts two weeks. I don’t know why this happens.
You did not specify which of your feeders leaked. None of mine leak at all. Be certain to firmly reattach the parts if you disassemble to refill or clean.
Thank you, Louise! I’ll try it this summer when the bees return. We did try peppermint oil last year with good results. But it must be reapplied daily. Please stay tuned. By tomorrow (Friday January 27) we will post a new video about bee-proofing feeders. The idea was sent by another viewer.
I have been using those Aspects nectar guards for years. They work like a charm, but now I can’t get them from Amazon anymore, the seller won’t ship to CA anymore.
An alternative that works for me: instead of 4:1 water:sugar, dilute the mix. Somewhere between 4.5:1 and 5:1, the bees stop coming, but the hummers still show up.
Thank you for your idea. In our case, and just like last summer, our bees simply stopped coming. They began coming in large numbers in mid-July and stopped coming a few weeks later.
Early last fall we had a second bee invasion. It was as bad as the first. It stopped week or so later.
We have not had a second invasion yet this year. But it's early.
So...for the time being we will stick with the 4:1 ratio. But I will keep your diluted recipe on file.
And stay tuned! We are producing a new video about bee-proofing. We got the idea from another of my viewers, Bill Manders.
That works for bees, but not for wasps.
Hunh. We have wasps in the area, but I've never seen one on the h'bird feeder. Maybe they're just sneakier? @@bernardkung7306
Thanks, I’m going to try it.
@@sandyroloff1075 Try this idea to bee proof a large 32 oz. feeder.
ua-cam.com/video/dUVsZLVlfx4/v-deo.htmlsi=29aKflNRKABT3lWE
I always use vinegar to clean my feeders it’s much more healthy for the hummers
Thank you!! Great advice!!
Thank you.
Was there an updated video that you had mentioned?
Do glass marbles not leech lead?
I have about 80 honey bees drinking all my hummingbird nectar. I 3d printed the feeder so it looks like I will have to cad a bee blocking device
Hummingbirds have VERY long tongues that can easily reach the nectar at the bottom, no need for the glass beads.
Thank you. However...you completely missed the point. The glass beads merely displace some of the volume. It reduces by 50 percent the wasting of nectar when we empty and refill twice each week.
I have been spraying my feeders with a water bottle filled with water to try to deter the bees so there isn’t any nectar on the outside.
Thank you.
Yours is a good idea. We are careful to not have nectar running down the outsides of our feeders, too. But during heavy bee times the bees are strongly attracted to the feeding ports. That is where the mint spray helps. It doesn’t harm the bees and our hummers are not bothered by it.
What's the name of the bee guard? I couldn't see the package very well and where'd you go on the web to find it? I'm definitely going to try this. I have so many bees, it's ridiculous and I can't get rid of them no matter what I do! Please send me the link to the site/ app. The hummingbirds and I thank you so much 💕
I believe he's using HummZinger guards. I just checked Amazon and they sell four for over $25 (that's assuming you have Prime. IDK how much they charge for shipping).
Based on the Q&A I read on their listing, as well as the reviews, the manufacturer blames the customer when anything breaks or doesn't work properly. I read other reviews and by the way they make it sound, you need to be a rocket surgeon to install them (haha).
I'm going to continue searching for a solution but if you try these, I hope you'll post an update! Good luck!
My bee guards are the ‘HummZinger’ Nectar Guard Tips from Amazon. A package of 12 is about $11.
@@davidpearling2395 there must be multiple listings for the same brand/ style. The price you paid is fair. I can't justify spending $25 on something I'm not sure will work, based on other reviews. If they work like they do for you, though, they're well worth the cost!😊
@@lizjoe21750 The bee guards were only partially effective this summer. The bees seemed more determined. I saw some poking their heads into the ports in spite of the bee guards.
And we had to be very careful to have no nectar running down the outside. Fill the feeder to no higher than 1/4 inch from the top helper.
@@lizjoe21750 Please read the comments from Mr. Manders on my hummingbird in slow motion video. We has discovered a perfect bee deterrent.
Please stay tuned. We will post an updated video.
Where did you find the bee proof guards?
Amazon: ‘Aspects 384 Nectar Guard Tips.’
are they bees or yellow jackets (wasps)?
@@jimvautour595 These were bees, thousands of bees.
@@jimvautour595 Thankfully, our bee problem was temporary. It lasted two weeks in mid-July. And again for two weeks in September.
For two years we have had no bee problems.
I have both bees and wasps around my feeders
Our home is in Chula Vista, California, suburban San Diego.
We have two invasions of bees during the summer. No wasps.
Our first comes in mid July for about two weeks. Then they stop coming.
We are bee free for about six weeks. Then the second wave comes. It lasts two weeks.
I don’t know why this happens.
Soak in vinegar and water.
I love this solution! Thank you for sharing!
Thank you for your comment. Please contact me with any ideas or questions you have.
No! We bought two of these and they LEAKED like crazy.
You did not specify which of your feeders leaked. None of mine leak at all. Be certain to firmly reattach the parts if you disassemble to refill or clean.
I used tea tree oil and I'm telling you all it worked ,try it
Thank you, Louise! I’ll try it this summer when the bees return.
We did try peppermint oil last year with good results. But it must be reapplied daily.
Please stay tuned. By tomorrow (Friday January 27) we will post a new video about bee-proofing feeders. The idea was sent by another viewer.
Here is my latest video about bee-proofing. Please like, comment, and subscribe if appropriate:
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@@davidpearling2395 day two ,there's bees around but not landing on feeders ,so happy