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Old 04-03-2012, 07:10 PM   #1
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Clear globe lights and mosquitos
Ok so I am at cherrystone campground trying out my new globe awning lights....attracting millions of Mosquitos...any ideas for solutions? Using clear gloves with 40w bulbs
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Old 04-03-2012, 07:28 PM   #2
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amber globes ?
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Old 04-03-2012, 07:35 PM   #3
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I read mosquitoes, as well as many other insects, can not see LED lights. They may not be as pretty but they will not attract the mosquitoes.
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Old 04-03-2012, 07:38 PM   #4
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I've heard the same thing about bugs and LED lights too. I have an LED light over the entrance door, and so far so good for NOT attracting bugs.
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Old 04-04-2012, 10:40 AM   #5
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Has anyone else had good experience with the LED or Amber colored lights not attracting bugs?
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Old 04-04-2012, 11:44 AM   #6
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Interesting. I found this article that may "shed some light" on the subject (arrrgghhh!):

LED Lights & Mosquitoes | eHow.com
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Old 04-04-2012, 11:51 AM   #7
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Old 04-05-2012, 10:23 PM   #8
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heh, well i put LED light out front over the patio doors last winter. will see what happens this year!
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