It has long been recognized that some forms of outside lighting are detrimental to moths. One of the ways such lighting is bad for moths is it affects the moths’ ability to navigate.  As a result, they will often continuously fly around bright lights and become exhausted. In addition, the wrong forms of lighting used to illuminate places such as large parking lots have been shown to negatively impact the breeding of some species of moths.

       One way that we can ensure that our porch lights and other outdoor lighting around our homes are not negatively affecting moths is to use the correct bulbs.

       Yellow bug lights are excellent.  Other great options include those that are amber, and red. (Many insects cannot see red light.).  LEDs with warm tones also work well.

       If each one of us makes an attempt to reduce light pollution, moth populations will be better for it.