There’s an abundance of information available about how to attract hummingbirds to your yard and feeders, but information about how to keep bees away from hummingbird feeders tends to be scarce. The ...
Hummingbirds are amazing pollinators, and there are many reasons why you'd want to attract this beautiful bird to your yard. One of the easiest ways is to place a hummingbird feeder outdoors, but if ...
As summer heats up, so do pest problems at nectar feeders. The sugary solution used to attract hummingbirds and orioles can also become a magnet for ants, bees and wasps. These stinging pests drive ...
July is coming to an end, North Carolina is still in the heat of summer. While recent rainfall eased drought conditions for some, conditions are still drier than average across parts of the state.
Q: Last year I was advised to try swabbing the feeding ports with canola, or like oil to discourage bees at our hummingbird feeders but that doesn’t seem to have any effect this year. I don’t know ...
Should you use a glass or plastic hummingbird feeder? An expert weighs in on safety, cleanliness, and what's best for ...
Bees are a crucial part of the world’s food production, and keeping them can be a complex, interesting and rewarding hobby. Watching bees busily combing flowers and plants for pollen to convert to ...