Trying to keep my hummingbird feeder ant free

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As you can see from my photos today, we have an infestation of ants attacking our hummingbird feeder.

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Not only are they all over the outside of the feeder, they work their way into the reservoir where the syrup is held.

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The hummingbirds haven't quit coming around, because they keep drinking the nectar.

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Debbie read somewhere that ants do not cross chalk lines, so after it stops raining, I'm going to put a chalk line around the hanger hook and refill the feeder.

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I'll let you know if it works!

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So... did it work yet?

It's still raining. 😭

It is hard to keep them out....

You are so right about that...

Raining has flooded the ants and the spiders houses I guess... But do let us know if the chalk keeps the ants away.

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This is so cute. 💕

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