Wire Inside Feeder (1 Viewer)

[LEVY]

Ok, I know someone already asked this question, that is why I found this forum, that question was not answered.

I have two identical hummingbird feeders, one have a wire inside, I left that wire inside and filled with nectar.

What is the reason the manufacturer included this wire?

After a week, the one with no wire was full of ants, the one with wire had not a single ant.

My question is, is that wire to prevent ants from coming to my feeder?

Thank you in advance!

 

[nuthouse]

My feeders also came with wire inside the glass Im pretty sure they are for hanging the feeder on a hook or branch, the wire inside my feeders had a plastic coating on them, I dont think they are ment to be left inside the glass or plastic.

 

[aveschapines]

My feeders also came with wire inside the glass Im pretty sure they are for hanging the feeder on a hook or branch, the wire inside my feeders had a plastic coating on them, I dont think they are ment to be left inside the glass or plastic.

I was trying to imagine how the wire was attached or used inside the feeder, but mine also came with a plastic coated wire that I use for hanging it.

Helen

 

[LEVY]

Thank's for the reply!

I was also tempted to use it for hanging but I left it inside where it was. Again, the one with no wire attracted a lot of ants, the one with wire not a single ant inside, both where on the same mezquite tree.

I then bought an ant guard for each of them.

My feeders also came with wire inside the glass Im pretty sure they are for hanging the feeder on a hook or branch, the wire inside my feeders had a plastic coating on them, I dont think they are ment to be left inside the glass or plastic.

I was trying to imagine how the wire was attached or used inside the feeder, but mine also came with a plastic coated wire that I use for hanging it.

Helen