Low Energy Lightbulbs + Moths Etc

[hc4361]

Before the days of low energy light bulbs, leaving a window open at night with a light on was nigh on impossible because of all the moths and other flying insects that flew in.

These days, that doesn't happen. Is it a coincidence or is it really a different sort of light that doesn't interest the critters?

[Zacs-Master]

Interesting theory.

[woofgang]

I have got low energy halogens and the critters still come in.

[Zacs-Master]

Sorry but here's no such thing as a low energy halogen.

[woofgang]

you are right Zac, its too early for me, they are low energy something elses. anyway not those horrible things that don't give out a decent light bet the next gen ones

[beejaybee]

All my light bulbs are low energy daylight ones. Instead of giving off the horrible yellowish light they give of a nice whiteish light. I get no problems with moths & less headaches since I`ve changed.

[hc4361]

Mine give off a white light, too.

[FredPuli43]

Got 'low energy', long-life, bulbs here, but they still attract moths. Only the small moths though; the light may be species specific !

[Old_Geezer]

Fewer headaches with fluorescent ? Well that's an unexpected twist.

Not sure it is to do with interest. No expert but I thought the light weakened the muscles on the side it hit changing the moth's flight to spiral in on the light.

[chakka35]

Moths think that artificial lights are the moon by which they navigate. Perhaps they can detect the fast flickering of fluorescent lights and know that's not right.

[cupid04]

The birds start singing early too because they're confused by all the security lights. I kid you not!

[ladybirder]

I'm afraid there just aren't as many moths about now as there used to be. They have suffered a steep decline like many other insects, including bees and butterflies. Loss of habitat I suppose. I think it's very sad.

[heathfield]

After looking at various moth-lovers websites, I find the majority say that low energy bulbs are no less effective at attracting moths than are incandescent bulbs. Maybe it's simply that the cold spring has reduced moth numbers?