Questions and Answers for Perky-Pet Ant Guard for Hummingbird Feeders

A:  Thank you for this feedback. Refills are not available for this product. It is intended for one-time use.

A:  This product is not registered for use in the state of California.

A:  Technically yes, but the plastic gets brittle over time. We have our feeders out all year, but to prevent broken feeders - yes, it has happened twice- when these traps break, we replace them every year.

A:  We recommend replacing the Ant Guard each season.

A:  No. They need to be changed once a year

A:  Yes, they keep the ants out for many seasons. The plastic hooks tend to become brittle and break after a year or more. So be careful not to stress them. If they break, I just drill a hole and replace them with wire or string.

A:  I have used mine for more then one season and it still worked.

A:  I leave them outside (in southern California) and they last several years, usually until the plastic housing breaks. Great simple product.

A:  It just keeps them from getting to feeder. No harm. 

A:  This product repels ants away from the feeder. It does not kill them.

A:  No it doesn’t harm them, just deters. I’ve been using this for years and for the most part it does the job. I’ve had ants get around them but very rarely.

A:  I have never seen dead ants underneath my feeder but this does contain a chemical deterrent that works really well for keeping ants out of the feeder. I've used this type for many years with success. 

A:  This product has not been tested for its effect on butterfly feeders. We recommend using this product as directed.

A:  I can’t say positively since Perky Pet calls it an ant guard, but in my experience it has kept bees and wasps away. I haven’t had trouble with either one since I started using these several years ago.

A:  No, they are still bothering or chasing the birds all around the feeder. Great show but tough for the birds. Actually have one bird that chases the bees.

A:  I don't know for sure, but this device is for crawling insects, not flying ones. I would guess the answer is no.

A:  No, it only works to keep ants and crawling insects out of hummingbird and similar feeders.

A:  This is not designed to deter bees.

A:  Permethrin is designed to repel ants. This substance is encased in the plastic dome on the ant guard for long lasting protection.

A:  I think you mean permethrin, which is a repellant safe for animals and people at these very low concentrations. This guard has permethrin.

A:  The chemical is in the top of the container, The ants have to cross the chemical to get down to the feeder. It's very effective.

A:  I used them 3 years, but you need to make a liquid ant killer, hold them upside down, and soak the internals each year to make them function.

A:  I've never had luck using them for more than one season.

A:  This is the third year for one of ours and it appears to remain effective

A:  It is reusable. However, the sun's UV rays will weaken the plastic and it will break after about two years, causing the feeder to drop to the ground.

A:  I have 3 that I have been using for many years in NY. They are still effective.

A:  how long do they last

A:  We recommend using a new Ant Guard® each season.

A:  I replace every year but there may be something you could recoat the inside with to extend the efficacy.

A:  I continue to use the same one until it becomes ineffective or the bears tear it down and break the hook.

A:  I hope so, this is first year for this brand. I have used another brand that lasted at least two years, but unable to find it anywhere this year. We will see what happens.