Finding a mosquito or suspecting it is the cause of an unsightly bite can be frustrating This is especially true if you like to spend time in your yard and have tried everything to get rid of mosquitoes But when dealing with the main things that attract mosquitoes to your yard, you may be overlooking something surprising

According to lighting experts, depending on the color temperature, bright lighting in your yard may be attracting mosquitoes John Said, managing director of Lighting Legends, said, “As the nights get darker earlier, families may inadvertently attract mosquitoes as they turn on yard lights or gather around outdoor furniture”

And if you want to create a cozy, warm atmosphere by installing the best solar lights in your yard, this may also help keep mosquitoes at bay Mosquitoes are attracted to blue and white light with color temperatures above 3000K Mosquitoes are attracted to blue and white light with color temperatures above 3,000 K because these wavelengths are close to the wavelengths that mosquitoes use to get a sense of direction in their environment Yellow and warm garden lights with color temperatures between 2,200 and 2,700 K are less attractive to mosquitoes and biting insects than cooler lights above 5,000 K”

This is not because mosquitoes simply don't like light, but because of the heat emitted by them 'Mosquitoes are attracted to garden lights for a number of reasons Lights emit heat, and mosquitoes are attracted to warm bodies, so they can sense this warmth from a distance By sensing heat, mosquitoes think there is a likely food source nearby The best way to minimize mosquito infestations is to use lighting fixtures that emit less heat, such as LED lights

Additionally, this can be related to previous studies that have found that there are certain colors that can repel mosquitoes A study conducted by scientists at the University of Washington and published in Nature Communications revealed that mosquitoes' sense of smell (olfaction) influences their response to visual cues/colors In fact, the study found that mosquitoes are attracted to darker colors such as dark blue, red, orange, and black

On the other hand, they stay away from light colors such as beige, purple, and blue However, it has been noted that this color preference only occurs in the presence of carbon dioxide (CO2), which we exhale when we breathe

Thus, whether you are relaxing or hosting a gathering in the garden, you may want to change the color temperature of your lighting to ensure a comfortable evening!

Additionally, you may want to try five scents that keep mosquitoes at bay However, if you have a large infestation at hand, it is best to contact a pest control company to investigate