How to Keep Ants Out of Your Smart Bird Feeder
Smart bird feeders don’t come with built-in ant protection when they’re mounted on a pole — and a feeder’s built-in ant moat only works when it’s hung from its original hook, not when it’s pole-mounted. The Ant-Mote™ for 1” poles solves this by creating a water barrier directly on the pole itself, stopping ants before they ever reach the feeder. Compatible with Wild Birds Unlimited APS and Erva pole systems, it holds about 18 oz of water in a nearly 7-inch dish, doing double duty as a small bird bath for visiting songbirds. Made in the USA and installed without tools, it turns any 1-inch pole feeding setup into a more complete, ant-free birding station.
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The Ant-Mote™ does more than protect your hummingbird feeders. Use The Ant-Mote™ for 1” poles and protect your seed feeder trays from unwanted infestations. Or use The Ant-Mote™ above your mealworms to create a one-stop birding oasis with food, water, and shelter.
The Ant-Mote™ for 1” Poles Is Now Available
The Ant-Mote™ for 1” poles is now available as a bird feeder ant moat designed to help stop ants, protect hummingbird feeders, and support clean bird feeding stations. Compatible with WBU’s APS, this 1-inch pole ant control solution helps reduce feeder contamination and creates a more bird-friendly backyard setup for birders looking for reliable ant prevention.
Keeping The Ant-Mote™ Sparkling Clean
Here are some simple steps and things to consider if you want to keep your pole-mounted ant moat looking clean and sparkling fresh.
When to put your hummingbird feeder and The Ant-Mote™ outside.
Well, that depends on where you live. We are located in New Jersey so we do not see hummingbirds until April. If you live in California, as many of our bird-loving friends do, you have Anna’s hummingbirds that don’t migrate so it makes sense to keep your feeders topped off all year long. How lucky are they!
GO BIRDS!!!!!!!
GO BIRDS!!!!!!!
We all cheer for that in the spring, summer, and fall (for hummingbirds especially).
But this cheer is for a special group of birds, the PHILADELPHIA EAGLES, for having a very strong win at the Super Bowl.
CONGRATULATIONS!