I was filled with hope that this "Bee Repellent" would actually repel bees. No such luck after applying the spray several times a day. The only thing it's repelling is the bees.
I was really hopeful this "Bee Repellent" would repel the bees that are constantly on the hummingbird feeders. I have applied this spray several times to the feeders per day for the last 3 days and the only thing it is repelling is the hummingbirds 🤨
A bee guard that
does not kill the bee.
Donaldson Farms has specialised in traps, attractants and repellents since 2016, all of them designed to be environmentally friendly. This one exists because the usual answer to bees on a feeder is to kill them, and a garden you are trying to fill with pollinators is the worst place to do that.
Hummingbird Feeder Bee Repellent
A gentle spray for the outside of the feeder that moves bees along without harming them.
Hummingbird Nectar Extender, 16oz
The other half of the feeder problem: keeps nectar fresh for longer so there is less between refills for anything to find.
What it does,
and what it will not do.
It reduces bee presence around the feeder. It is not an instant fix and it is not a pesticide: the maker's own guidance is regular use through the season, with patience where bee pressure is heavy.
What a season
usually looks like.
Written from the product's own instructions, including its own caution about consistency.
You treat the outside of the feeder
Shake well and spray lightly across the feeder and where the bees are gathering.
You keep it out of the feeding holes
The instructions are explicit: refrain from spraying directly into the feeding holes.
You go again as needed
The maker's own line is that consistency is key, and that it works best with regular use through the feeding season.
Large bee populations take longer
Patience and persistence can assist in reducing large bee populations, rather than a single application solving it.
Next to the usual
answer for bees.
Most feeder bee fixes are traps or insecticides. This one is meant to move them along.
Donaldson Feeder Bee Repellent
Compared with bee traps and general insecticides commonly used around feeders.
The people who
reach for this.
Four situations where killing the bees is not the answer you want.
Bees own the ports
The hummingbirds hover and leave because bees are sitting on every feeding hole.
Keeps a pollinator garden
You planted for bees on purpose and are not about to poison them at the feeder.
Tried moving the feeder
Relocating it bought a few days and they found it again.
Wants the birds back
The feeder is there for the hummingbirds and right now it is feeding something else.
Questions people actually ask
Does it hurt the bees?
No. It is crafted to help reduce bee presence around hummingbird feeders without harming the bees, which is the whole point of it.
Can I spray it into the feeding holes?
No. Spray lightly across the feeder or the areas where bees are active, and refrain from spraying directly into the feeding holes.
How quickly does it work?
It is not an instant fix. In the maker's own words, consistency is key: it works most effectively with regular use throughout the feeding season, and patience and persistence can assist in reducing large bee populations.
Is it safe for the hummingbirds?
It is made with nature in mind and is applied to the feeder exterior rather than the nectar, which is why the instructions keep it away from the feeding holes.
How fast does it ship?
Orders are processed within 24 to 48 hours and ship free anywhere in the US, typically arriving within 3 to 8 days.
What if it does not work for me?
Return it within 30 days of purchase for a full refund. Return shipping is paid by the buyer.
Give the ports back to the birds.
One bottle, free US shipping, and 30 days to change your mind.
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