FEWER MOSQUITOES THANKS TO ACTINIC LIGHT BL

The arrival of summer and warmer weather invites us to enjoy leisure time more, al fresco dining, sunset strolls, and relaxing in the cool evening air. But with the summer atmosphere also come pesky mosquitoes, who visit us to remind us that we have to be prepared for them on vacation.

It's common knowledge that insects are attracted to light, and unless we're always in the dark and put up all sorts of barriers to keep them away, their thirst for survival won't stop them. However, we can easily and inexpensively minimize their presence.

Recent studies conducted by researchers Marianne Shockley Cruz and Rebecca Lindner, from the Department of Entomology at the University of Georgia, have shown that not all lights, and therefore light bulbs, attract insects equally.

Insects, including mosquitoes, are attracted to infrared and ultraviolet light, as these serve as orientation tools for navigation and mating. These types of lights emit a range of the light spectrum that is imperceptible to humans. However, within the range of LED bulbs, we should opt for those that emit warm light, as the brighter, more intense bulbs that emit blue light are more attractive. The ideal bulbs are therefore those with LED technology, which emit warm white light and, more precisely, emit light above 550 nanometers. UV light attracts insects and is also suitable, in addition to domestic use, for the food and beverage industry. We have lamps that emit the precise wavelengths of UV light that attract insects.