Backyard Birding Pests - Page 2
What can I put on bird feeder to stop squirrels
Squirrels can smell and taste very well like us humans thus spices can be mixed in bird feeder food which can result in squirrels being put off forever.
Are suet feeders squirrel proof
At first glance it can appear a suet feeder is indeed a squirrel proof feeder; in truth they aren't anything alike with suet fully accessible to hungry squirrels.
Do Hummingbird feeders attract ants
Nothing else are ants attracted to more than the sweet smell of sugar, of which ants can detect sugar in a hummingbird feeder so will access it.
What to do when Bees take over Hummingbird feeder
Bees will disappear only when the hummingbird feeder is taken down; it would need to be packed away to be brought out again several days later.
What do you put in an ant moat
You only need to fill up your ant moat with plain tap water with an option to use sugary water to entice ants into it, with Vaseline given a go if you like.
How to keep Squirrels out of birdhouse
Keeping visiting squirrels well fed can prevent them attacking your birdhouse, but to be extra careful you can apply one or two effective deterrents.
How to feed small birds, and NOT Pigeons
When you feed small birds you'd need to rely on compact small bird feeders that are hung, as no pigeon will succeed in accessing it.
How to get rid of Bees in a bird bath
Bees can actually be diverted to their own water source if used in addition to a bowl of sugar water; don't deprive our bees of water as they must be saved.
How to stop Starlings eating fat balls
Starlings do like their fat balls thus its vital to apply a plastic wrap or trap the feeder behind a squirrel proof feeder which in turn will stop starlings.
How to keep bees away from bird bath
Keep bees happy with their own water source alongside a plate of sugar water to be sure it gets bees attention, with an option to drink or feed.
