If you have large populations of bees that are causing trouble at the feeder give insects their own feeders. Attract the insects by hanging the "detour" feeder in the full sunlight they prefer and use a sweeter sugar water solution. Or hang or set a very shallow bowl with old sugar water about 5 or 6 feet away from the feeders. This will keep the insects around to pollinate your flowers while giving them a food source besides the hummingbird feeder.
"The false yucca flower nectar is popular with hummingbirds, orioles, and bees." 07/16/14
Linda Tully Pontius Highland, Maryland
