Do led lights attract bugs?

The short answer is no. However, there are many theories where the potential for LED lights to attract insects is concerned. Some scientists are adamant in their belief that LED lights do not attract bugs because insects, in general, are attracted to ultra violet light, as this is the only light in the spectrum their vision can detect. read more

Since different insects see different wavelengths of light, and many insects are attracted to heat, bug lights are never 100% effective (the heat output of an incandescent bug light can attract insects), but they are very good at reducing the number of bugs by excluding the light used by the majority. read more

We have been moving all our house lights to LED for about 2 years and did notice that the softer LED lights on the porch seem to attract fewer mosquitoes. We live in the country in Mid Missouri. Bug central in the summer. Did nothing to deter the June bugs, but they don't bite so I don't care. read more