Keep Bugs Away From Patio Lights

Published jun 10 2016.

Keep bugs away from patio lights. Daylight white bulbs contain higher concentrations of blue light. If bugs are gathering under outdoor porch lights consider painting the porch ceiling a light blue. Studies show that bugs see dark and bright colors more easily which is why people are often advised to wear light colored clothing to repel them. One of the easiest ways to keep pesky bugs away from your porch lights is to switch out normal light bulbs for bug bulbs that are tinted yellow.

Don t use bulbs that are any brighter than you need because the intensity of the light can also be a pest magnet. Change out your light bulbs to keep the bugs away. Another way to keep the bugs away to change out your existing light bulb. 10 ways to keep those outdoor bugs away.

If you want to keep bugs away from a patio at night try swapping out cooler bulbs for warmer ones especially yellow or sodium vapor bulbs. Since yellow has one of the highest wavelengths on the visible spectrum these light bulbs are hard for bugs to see so most of them will fly right by. And even a light breeze will blow them away. Choose lighter shades of paint color for your home s siding doors trim and other features such as fencing patio and decking to make it less attractive.

Often done in the south carolina low country one theory is that the color is helps keep bees wasps and other flying insects away. Arie is the features. 5 ways to keep bees away from your patio picnic. The same principle may work for your home.