But some lights appear to draw more bugs than others.
Is there any truth to the claims that yellow light bulbs keep insects away?
The insects can get trapped in orbit around lights or may crash into the ground.
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Having moths andmosquitoesflapping around our heads is annoying, but the harm is more significant than you might think.
Insect populations are declining, which can have effects all the way up the food chain.
Which Light Bulbs Keep Insects Away?
Blue and ultraviolet light attracts the most insects.
LED lights filtered to be yellow attract fewer insects, and amber lights attract the least.
(Red lights may attract even fewer bugs, but they aren’t effective at lighting our way.)
How Do I Choose A Yellow Bulb?
The yellow bug lights you see in stores usually have a color temperature between 2,000 and 2,700 kelvins.
If you prefer a brighter yellow, you’re free to still keep many insects away.
