When it comes to outdoor lighting, safety and security are usually the top priorities. However, many homeowners are also looking for ways to keep insects away from their outdoor areas.
Fortunately, there are certain types of outdoor lighting that can help accomplish both goals.
Incandescent Lights
One type of outdoor light that can help keep bugs away is incandescent lighting. Typically, incandescent lights emit a yellowish-white light which is less attractive to insects than brighter white light. In addition, because incandescent lights produce a more diffused light, they do not attract as many insects as brighter white lights do.
LED Lights
Another type of outdoor lighting that can help keep bugs away is LED lights. LED lights emit a very bright white light which is not attractive to most insects. In addition, LED lights don’t produce any heat which helps reduce the number of bugs in an area.
Motion Sensor Lights
Motion sensor lights are another type of outdoor lighting that can help keep bugs away. Motion sensor lights turn on when they detect movement in an area and then turn off after a certain period of time. This sudden burst of bright light will scare away most bugs and deter them from returning.
Conclusion:
The types of outdoor lighting that can best keep bugs away are incandescent, LED and motion sensor lights. Incandescent lights emitting a yellowish-white light are less attractive to insects than brighter white light and LED lights produce an even brighter white light which is not attractive to most bugs. Motion sensor lights also work well by scaring away most bugs with a sudden burst of bright light when movement is detected.
