You might be wondering: what color light repels bugs? You’ve probably seen a lot of different colors of lights outside your home. Some are bright white, and others are yellow or blue. But can the color of your outdoor lighting affect how many bugs are attracted to it? The short answer is yes!
What color light does not attract bugs?
So what types of light bulbs do not attract bugs?
Traditional incandescent bulbs are the most common. These lights burn at a lower temperature than other types, which means that they don’t give off as much heat. Because of this, they don’t attract bugs as readily.
However, if you’re looking for an alternative to traditional incandescents that emits less heat—and therefore attracts fewer insects—you might want to try LED or CFL (compact fluorescent) bulbs instead. Both of these kinds use much less energy than incandescent lights, so they won’t waste so much power on heat production as well as lighting your home or workspace.
What color lights attract bugs?
It’s important to note that there is no one “color of light” that attracts or repels bugs. Rather, it is the wavelength/frequency of light that causes this effect. Here are some common wavelengths and their effects:
- Blue – This wavelength attracts many flying insects, especially moths. While blue light might not be as effective during the day, it is still a good idea to use it in your evening lighting if you want to keep bugs away from your home or business.
- White – This is actually the worst color for attracting bugs because white uses all wavelengths of visible light—including both blue and yellow. That means that even though you may think your house looks bright and beautiful when it’s lit up with white lights outside at night, they could be attracting all kinds of unwanted visitors! If you really want to make sure no one comes near your home after dark, consider using yellow bulbs instead of white ones (or even orange).
What are the best light bulbs for bugs?
The best light bulbs for bugs are typically ones with a color temperature of 2,700K or lower. Some people have found that using these bulbs in combination with yellow bug lights works especially well. The problem with this strategy is that while they are effective at repelling insects, they don’t work very well at illuminating your home or yard.
In general, the best rule of thumb when it comes to lighting and insects is to use colors that are on the opposite end of the spectrum from what attracts them. For example:
- Light-colored walls will help repel bugs because darker colors attract them
- Higher color temperatures (4–4000K) attract bugs
What is the best outdoor bug repellent?
There are several types of bug repellents that work very well. The best ones have an ingredient called DEET, which was developed by the U.S. Army in 1946 to keep mosquitoes at bay while soldiers were fighting in the tropics during World War II.
Tropical Blend is one good brand of insect repellent with DEET, but you can also find it under many store names such as Off! Skintastic and Repel Lemon Eucalyptus. For example:
Conclusion
We hope that this guide has helped you understand what colors repel bugs, and which ones attract them. We also want to reiterate the importance of being environmentally friendly when choosing outdoor lighting fixtures. Each of our recommended light bulbs has been selected because they are energy efficient and eco-friendly, but they also have the added benefit of being effective bug repellents!
