How can I keep ants out of my hummingbird feeder?

Question

Will the vasaline work if its on plastic? Its not hanging from a string - it came w/ a plastic hook attatched that I hung on a nail that's in my fence...... Thanks for all your help!

Answer 1

I was going to give the same answer as Sandy. She's right on the mark.

Answer 2

Sandy is correct.

Answer 3

I had the same problem but vaseline didn't help.  Try pouring some vinegar or rubbing alcohol on and around the post your feeder is hanging on.  That should deter them for a while and in the mean time buy some ant killer to put at the base of the post.  Use a liquid instead of a spray though so that they can carry it back to the colony.

Answer 4

Put Vaseline petroleum jelly on the string it is hanging from. They won't pass that. Byee

Answer 5

Get an ant feeder