How often do you need to refill the Trap-It Moat with water?

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The Trap-It Ant Moat from Wildlife Accessories is a pretty nifty gadget to keep ants away from your hummingbird feeders. It works by creating a water barrier that ants can't cross, and you only need about 6 ounces of water to set it up.

When it comes to refilling, how often you'll need to add water depends on a few things. Our research shows that this moat does its job well as long as it's kept full. Most people who've tried it say it's easy to install and works as advertised, often expressing their satisfaction with comments like, "No more ants!"

A couple of things to watch out for: if the moat is hanging in direct sunlight, the water tends to evaporate faster, so you'll need to refill it more often to keep it effective. To minimize this, try to hang it in a shaded spot, which could help stretch the time between refills.

Keep in mind, some determined ants might cross if the water level gets low, so regular checks and keeping it shaded can help make sure it works best.

As long as you keep an eye on it, it should do a great job keeping your feeders ant-free.