Red lights generally attract fewer bugs compared to other colors. Nocturnal insects, like moths, are more sensitive to shorter wavelengths of light. Ultraviolet and blue lights, which are abundant in natural moonlight, guide the likes of moths and mosquitoes during nighttime flight. Red light has a longer wavelength, whereby it is less attractive to bugs.
Consequently, areas illuminated by red light tend to have fewer bugs swarming around compared to other colors. This makes red lighting an effective choice for outdoor activities where reducing insect presence is desired. Similarly, yellow and orange are known to be less attractive to bugs.
Does green light attract bugs?
Green light does attract bugs with its intermediate wavelength, but it is less effective in alluring insects compared to cool white, blue, or ultraviolet light. This makes green lighting a moderately effective choice for outdoor settings where minimizing nocturnal insect attraction is desired.
What color light repels bugs?
There is not necessarily a color of light that repels bugs away from your home. However, as noted above, certain colors do not attract them. Yellow, amber, and red lights’ longer wavelengths do not act as navigation devices to nocturnal bugs. They depend on short wavelengths to guide them at night, like those naturally emitted by the moon.
Where should I use color-changing outdoor lights?
Outdoor color-changing lights can be installed anywhere around your home or business! Outdoor Lighting Perspectives of St. Louis creates color changing outdoor lighting designs based on each client’s needs.
We often install residential and commercial RGB outdoor lighting for these purposes:
Outdoor Lighting Perspectives is ready to help you create your ideal color-changing outdoor lighting design for your home or business. For a complimentary RGB outdoor lighting design consultation, get in touch with us today. (636) 202-0369
