Will the bee guards work on this feeder?
1629862
The bees are still attracted to this feeder but can't get in the "yellow blossom" holes. Ants are the biggest problem as they can enter through the "yellow blossom" holes. I try to deter the ants by putting a strip of double-sticking tape on the window glass surrounding and away from the feeder. Thedouble-sticking tape on the window glass doesn't look great but it does the trick.
1629863
I do not have bee guards on my feeder but I don't remember every having bee issues with this feeder, I have had issues in the past with other feeders. I have had more problems with ants and have put oil on the red portion of the feeder just be careful not to get any on the flowers. This year I haven't had any issues with bees or ants. You may have to clean the window area where you put the feeder because sometimes the juice spills and the sweetness can attract bees and ants. Hope this helps.
1629864
The bees have come around this feeder but have never gotten in. We tried another window feeder and the hummingbirds didn't come around like this one. This is the best window hummingbird feeder we've ever had.
611379
We have a lot of rabbits in our area (rural downstate Illinois) and the tree guards work fine. I think you would want to be sure the bottom of the guard is firmly against the soil.
130906
Many of the feeders that use gravity to fill attract bees. I have about 4 separate feeders this is the ONLY ONE that is not attracting the Yellow Jackets that appear in August in my area. I have year-round Hummers in Washington State and I am buying another one of these. My other feeders are useless until the bees go away. Do invest in a tiny bristle brush for the feeding holes the rest cleans up by hand.
1193158
I agree with all the other people who responded. You DON'T need a bee guard, as long as you don't spill any sugar water while hanging the feeder up, or wash it off if you do, as another person wrote. The bees don't seem to even know the feeder is there and the ant moat is amazing. I LOVE this feeder.
679682
That's a good question but I don't have the answer, sorry :( I do know that we have bee hives on our property but haven't had any issues with the bees on the feeder :)
2190410
Probably not. Those tiny black beast can get past anything. We keep them out of our feeders by spraying the pole (we use shepherd's crooks) with Home Defense pesticide. We've tried every other ant control method: organic, green, environmentally safe, natural, home-remedy, and chemical. Home Defense just works. We even use it in the house, otherwise we're overrun by the little buggers. Just spray the pole and/or hook, let it dry, then hang the feeder. Repeat as often as needed, which should be about every couple of months (yeah, it's that good). A little off topic, perhaps, I am thinking of putting in a bee feeder or dedicating one hummer feeder for bees though, because they're are having such a hard time.)
2120475
I have been using these feeders for a couple of years now, and I haven't had to use nectar guards. This is by far the best hummingbird feeder I've ever had, and I've tried them all.
370030
No, I do not have bee guards on my Oriole feeder. I had Orioles when I first put it in the tree, and then the other birds started landing on it. Even had robins eating jelly out of it, but when the crows kept trying to land on it, the Orioles left & never came back. I did have aunts all over it too. Good luck with the bees!
1270835
It should, although I never used it with that brand. The opening is big enough to let it through.The feeders works very well, btw
573626
This is for Alien Bees, but if the mounting is the same as a B400/800 etc, which it appears to be, then yes. Perhaps email Paul C Buff for a definitive answer. info@paulcbuff.com
2086896
I had a bear get at two of my feeders last year and he broke the bases. On chance, I emailed More Birds and they sent me replacement parts! It would be worth an email. Jim
1830803
Can't see why not. There is a little door with notches that you can set to release set amounts of food. Test it with the flakes or food to see how much is dropped out as the feeder turns. It is a nice little feeder. Just make sure your batteries are charged.
438434
I've had bees land, but didn't get inside feeder. Aspects also has a bee guard that fits on the underside of feeding hole. ( Aspects 384 nectar guard tips )
370028
No, I don't have bee guards. I only use the jelly cups because I attract more birds with jelly than I ever did with nectar.
460866
I have not had the feeder long enough to give you an honest answer. My best suggestion would be to call the manufacturer.
642312
Depends on how big around the dome is... but I would suspect there is though you may need hang the feeder / dome a foot or so down from the hook at the end on a cord or chain so there is enough space for the dome. BTW - Squirrels need to eat too!
623136
It will work find laying on its side. I use them regularly that way in my deer feeders.