Do LED lights attract insects?

For the same reason that bug lights do not attract insects. LED lights, specifically the bulbs typically used in residential lighting, emit very little light in the UV spectrum. LEDs also emit little heat from their light source, further reducing their attractiveness to bugs.Apr 28, 2015 read more

Therefore, when browsing for LED lights that will attract less bugs, it’s important to choose a bulb or fixture that emits more wavelengths that are above 550 nanometers, such as warm white, ultra warm white, or yellow lights. read more

It's not whether LED lights attract insects when there are no other lights around. The idea is to strategically place less attractive light where you don't want insects and more attractive light where you would rather they go. read more

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