My husband hangs our feeders with fishing line, which he has dipped in mineral oil. We have not been troubled with ants since. Mary Henderson Nashville, TN From: tn-bird-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:tn-bird-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of G R LAUGHLIN Sent: Saturday, May 28, 2011 1:45 PM To: tn-bird@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [TN-Bird] Feeder Trouble My hummingbird feeders are attached to the red water cups, the cups attached to a hanger which is attached to a tree. The cups are supposed to deter ants. Somehow I have a species of big red ants that don't mind water. They are getting into my feeders somehow. Any suggestions appreciated. Nita Laughlin 5/28/2011 Springfield, TN