Can anyone tell me how to keep ants off of my Hummingbird feeder I've tried the foil covered in Vasoline and it did'nt work Thanks

i would also like to know about ants and feeders, pesky critturs.. lol

Hi! I usually use vaseline as well (very sparingly)on the hanging portion, just above the feeder. On one feeder, I use wire to hang it with, and on the other a nylon shoelace. On both of those, I smear a small amount of vaseline, just enough to make it feel greasy to the ants as they try to climb down to the feeder. I don't use alot of vaseline, in case any of the hummers happen to brush up against it accidentally (don't think vaseline on their feathers would be a good thing). This method has worked for me.

I have a little container which hangs above the feeder. Fill it with water and the ants end up there and not in the feeder. I believe I bought it at Wild Birds Unlimited.

I have used cooking oil on hanger,I use a yarn hanger.Ants do not like it.

Trish above has it right: most bird supply stores will have a cup that hangs above the hummingbird feeder - which you fill with water. This is a complete barrier to any non-flying insect.