An ant moat is a simple but effective way to keep ants away from your hummingbird feeder. It is a small moat filled with water that surrounds the base of the feeder. Ants are unable to cross the moat, so they cannot reach the feeder. This is an important consideration because ants can contaminate the sugar water in the feeder, which can make hummingbirds sick.
Ant moats are easy to make. Simply fill a small dish or bowl with water and place it around the base of the feeder. You can also use a commercial ant moat, which is a plastic moat that fits around the base of the feeder. Ant moats are a safe and effective way to keep ants away from your hummingbird feeder and are a must-have for any hummingbird enthusiast.