Ants often find their way to hummingbird feeders, especially when nectar leaks or drips. Small adjustments can reduce pest activity without affecting birds.

If hummingbirds are flocking to the nectar in your feeder, then you can bet you’re attracting other visitors as well—ants. “Carbohydrates are ants' primary food source, and since nectar is high in ...

Moving your hummingbird feeder regularly and cleaning it well prevents ants from following scent trails and being drawn to sticky residue. Hanging the feeder with fishing line or installing a ...

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — The sun is out, and so are common household pests, including the United States' #1 nuisance pest—ants. “We actually provide all of the things [ants] need to survive. We ...

Observing insect colonies in their natural state has always been a scientific interest for humans, whether it’s bees, butterflies or ants. A toy formicarium released in the 1950s helped bring ant ...