I never had a feeder drip in all the years I've fed hummers. I'd be afraid of the stuff you are using. My feeder has bee guards. I have hundreds of bees and yellow jackets in my yard and I never had one come to my hummer feeder.

I'm glad to know you've never had a dripping issue, though many of us have.
I didn't have issues with bees. I had issues with yellow jackets, which are highly aggressive and scare away the hummingbirds.

I watched this happen many times--they attack the hummingbirds. Bees don't do this.

You'll note I pointed out that what I am using is non-toxic, and therefore no reason to be worried.

I've been using this fix since mid-summer 2015 without issues.

Humzinger-style feeders shown above--

Did I miss a photo or link? Thanks for the tip for those that might use it, but I'm certain if my hummingbird feeders leaked, I would go with a brand that did not rather than fuss with an inferior product. Mine don't drip, so the hummers and I are happy. :)

Sorry! I thought a bee guard would deter yellow jackets also.

I second what was said above about "an inferior product". The old saying you get what you pay for.......you said Hummzinger style. I own several versions of the Aspects HummZinger and I've never had them drip. Are you over filling? The HummZinger Excel holds 16oz and has tips for bee guards. I would never own a feeder that dripped. I would return them and invest in something that works. Also, I don't see how you could clean everything properly with tape and sealant on parts. The whole idea is to be able to pop things apart for cleaning. I also own Dr JBs and they don't leak either. In the past, my perky pets never leaked.

Mine are all the

Perky Pet Oasis style

No drips, no bees or wasps. I will occasionally get some small flying gnat type things inside, and have to be careful when I bring them in to clean them not to release any in my kitchen ;) I'd like to have something a little more artistic than red plastic in my garden but these do the job, no muss or fuss.

Mine drip in the slightest breeze and I too have a problem with yellow jackets and wasps. And yes I have bee guards, the gaurds are not the problem, they of course prevent the wasp from getting into the feeder, but as the OP says the yellow jackets are aggressive around the feeders if they even get a sniff of what is inside. I finally gave up and went to those feeders that suction to my window. Absolutely zero problems after I started using these.

Thanks for the DIY tips! I think this kind of fix is good for people who did have leaks...whether it's the brand or maybe just the age of the product (instead of buying new ones) or, like some cases, just when the wind blows.

For the birds in my area, I tried various ones up to around $20. It might be the case that I get what I paid for, but the best one that the hummingbirds liked to come to, and also did not leak, was a $1 feeder. That made me a happy camper to be able to feed and observe these wonderful birds,.

I would love to know about the feeder for $1!!! Can you post a picture? And give info on where to find?

Try the dollar store in the early spring if you're looking for the $1 feeders. Most of mine are the $5 walmart variety and I like them better than my other ones. I have one that is glass with beautiful metal works and one that is a hand blown glass flower blossom. Both are beautiful but difficult to clean.

I put out a feeder yesterday because of the early warm weather. At this point I am expecting to have to toss and mix more but that's ok!