{"id":2778,"date":"2022-07-07T07:53:46","date_gmt":"2022-07-06T23:53:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/business.playground.my-alfred-dev.com\/blog\/?p=2778"},"modified":"2023-09-08T13:14:11","modified_gmt":"2023-09-08T05:14:11","slug":"flying-bugs-on-night-vision-camera","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/flying-bugs-on-night-vision-camera\/","title":{"rendered":"Flying Bugs on your Night Vision Camera? Here&#8217;s How to Stop Creepy-Crawlies Triggering your Security Cameras"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Motion detection is a great aid in making our security cameras more useful and efficient. That is, until it isn\u2019t.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019ve noticed bugs swarming your security camera, there\u2019s a very probable chance that the light emitted by your camera is attracting insects. This can make motion detection effectively useless, as the bugs falsely trigger the camera to start recording.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thankfully, there are some things you can do to help stop false start recordings and prevent other issues caused by insects: read on to learn how to stop bugs from triggering motion cameras and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_26 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><label for=\"item\" aria-label=\"Table of Content\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/flying-bugs-on-night-vision-camera\/#Do_Night_Vision_Cameras_Attract_Bugs\" title=\"Do Night Vision Cameras Attract Bugs?\">Do Night Vision Cameras Attract Bugs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/flying-bugs-on-night-vision-camera\/#How_to_Stop_Bugs_from_Triggering_Motion_Cameras\" title=\"How to Stop Bugs from Triggering Motion Cameras\">How to Stop Bugs from Triggering Motion Cameras<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/flying-bugs-on-night-vision-camera\/#Other_Issues_Bugs_Create\" title=\"Other Issues Bugs Create\">Other Issues Bugs Create<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/flying-bugs-on-night-vision-camera\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"do-night-vision-cameras-attract-bugs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_Night_Vision_Cameras_Attract_Bugs\"><\/span><strong>Do Night Vision Cameras Attract Bugs?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s easy to spot swarms of moths and midges gathering at lamp posts and other light sources, but are insects attracted to infrared light?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-a3eda09246f5ef91bec3806df6f1480f\"><a href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/night-vision-camera\/\">Infrared is emitted by security cameras that<strong> support night vision<\/strong><\/a>. It\u2019s used to create an image through heat signatures. In short (and probably much to your disappointment), bugs are indeed attracted to infrared light, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/profile\/Kentaro-Arikawa\/publication\/260683554_Physiological_basis_of_phototaxis_to_near-infrared_light_in_Nephotettix_cincticeps\/links\/56dd26e808aebabdb415a88b\/Physiological-basis-of-phototaxis-to-near-infrared-light-in-Nephotettix-cincticeps.pdf\">according to research<\/a>. Thankfully, this is likely significantly less than UV light (i.e. visible light).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Of course, it can still prove to be a big hindrance to the overall effectiveness of your security cameras. You\u2019ll notice small red lights from the LED either around the lens or inside it on many camera models, which also creates more than sufficient visible light to attract insects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"ast-oembed-container\" style=\"height: 100%;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Bug on security camera with night vision\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/-Ct_6sTc5Y4?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Credit: Tom Fort<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-stop-bugs-from-triggering-motion-cameras\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Stop_Bugs_from_Triggering_Motion_Cameras\"><\/span><strong>How to Stop Bugs from Triggering Motion Cameras<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the major problems afflicting night vision, bugs will naturally gravitate towards the infrared and visible light emitted by your outdoor security camera, especially if there\u2019s no other sources of light nearby.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s some effective ways to combat the problem, saving your cloud storage, SD cards, and smartphone notification center\u2019s the burden of constant nightly activations caused by motion detection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"bug-zappers\">Bug Zappers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bug zappers are a very effective way to kill bugs and they work on the premise of light attracting them. Emitting a very strong UV light makes insects instinctively flock to them; upon making contact, they are electrocuted and die instantly.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-4dd2e0d42ad2aecdc10f0cfac95e883d\">The primary issue surrounding bug zappers is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/blog\/do-bug-zappers-work\/\">that they don\u2019t actually attract all kinds of bugs<\/a>. Unless you\u2019re an expert on insects, there\u2019s a high chance you won\u2019t actually know if the type of bugs flocking to your security camera will be attracted to a bug zapper until after you\u2019ve bought and set one up.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"309\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/A-GOOTOP-Mosquito-zapper.png\" alt=\"A GOOTOP Mosquito zapper\n\" class=\"wp-image-2779\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/A-GOOTOP-Mosquito-zapper.png 309w, https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/A-GOOTOP-Mosquito-zapper-181x300.png 181w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 309px) 100vw, 309px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A GOOTOP Mosquito zapper, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/GOOTOP-Mosquito-Zapper-Outdoor-Electric\/dp\/B09PQF39PG\/ref=sr_1_6?keywords=bug+zapper&amp;qid=1656062999&amp;sr=8-6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><strong>available on Amazon from $35.99.<\/strong><\/a> <em>(Image via Amazon)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-0c32d23f52834577e2e2b8c691038e55\">Most significantly, various studies suggest that mosquitos and other biting bugs may not actually be all that concerned with zappers. In fact, <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/topic-areas\/insects\/west-nile-virus-and-mosquito-management-frequently-asked-questions\/#Devices\">according to the Colorado State University Extension<\/a>, \u2018no controlled scientific study has shown that these devices reduce mosquito biting rates outdoors\u2019. So if you suspect they\u2019re the culprits, perhaps consider another method.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"insect-repellent\">Insect Repellent<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Although insect repellents are usually sold as sprays and roll-ons for the body, they can also be effective when put on objects. With caution, you can spray a light coating of insect repellent on the camera itself, but be sure to cover up the lens and any gaps that could result in the circuitry becoming wet or damaged.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"512\" height=\"422\" src=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Superband-mosquito-repellants.png\" alt=\"Superband mosquito repellants, which can be placed around cameras or mounts to repel insects.\" class=\"wp-image-2780\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Superband-mosquito-repellants.png 512w, https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Superband-mosquito-repellants-300x247.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Superband mosquito repellants, which can be placed around cameras or mounts to repel insects. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/SUPERBAND-Mosquito-Repellent-Bracelet-Pack\/dp\/B0854R3B65\/ref=sxin_13_pa_sp_search_thematic_sspa?content-id=amzn1.sym.b245e49f-68a4-4489-b1f9-81f4034255f5%3Aamzn1.sym.b245e49f-68a4-4489-b1f9-81f4034255f5&amp;crid=XC192JV3B64P&amp;cv_ct_cx=insect%2Brepellent&amp;keywords=insect%2Brepellent&amp;pd_rd_i=B0854R3B65&amp;pd_rd_r=6c540eb1-516a-40b4-8c5b-1cc7ffb91b62&amp;pd_rd_w=ZS8cC&amp;pd_rd_wg=JnDHe&amp;pf_rd_p=b245e49f-68a4-4489-b1f9-81f4034255f5&amp;pf_rd_r=PQ1JR7VMPPKFB8Y8CQTZ&amp;qid=1656063121&amp;sprefix=insect%2Brepellent%2Caps%2C179&amp;sr=1-2-a73d1c8c-2fd2-4f19-aa41-2df022bcb241-spons&amp;spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUE4TE1TTjJRTjlIWkQmZW5jcnlwdGVkSWQ9QTEwMDE1NzYxTkVHN0NOMTJVR1ZLJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTA1MTM0OThWSEtOOE1EOUZQVVImd2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9zZWFyY2hfdGhlbWF0aWMmYWN0aW9uPWNsaWNrUmVkaXJlY3QmZG9Ob3RMb2dDbGljaz10cnVl&amp;th=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Available on Amazon.<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-ab4fd7c5225f5599cbaaf146045a3ffd\">Read care labels first to make sure this is suitable. Alternatively, you can use \u2018natural\u2019 repellents, like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bigtimepestcontrol.com\/blog\/household-items-that-you-can-use-to-repel-bugs\">citronella and peppermint oil<\/a>, around the base of the camera or smeared on mounting areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"outdoor-lighting\">Outdoor Lighting<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Insects are attracted to forms of UV light far more than infrared because the sun and moon are sources of it. You may have heard of the rather tragic anecdote that moths believe the incandescent lights they can frequently be found by are actually the moon.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-046ea033ae2b4bf2375e892518d08065\">With this in mind, <a href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/motion-detector-lights\/\"><strong>installing visible outdoor lighting<\/strong><\/a><strong> <\/strong>separate from your security is a wise way to divert insects\u2019 attention, as they will instinctively gather at these far brighter sources of light. This should keep the heat (no pun intended) off your infrared emitting <a href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/motion-sensor-camera\/\"><strong>motion detection camera<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"adjust-detection-zones\">Adjust Detection Zones<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-83e5b5c9beab6859e5d065556d30ab98\">There\u2019s a chance you may be able to prevent false recording starts by making some simple adjustments to your camera\u2019s settings. Many motion detection cameras now allow <a href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/features\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">for \u2018zones\u2019 to be altered<\/a>, usually through their corresponding app that\u2019s been downloaded to a screen device.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>How this is customizable will differ depending on the manufacturer; some cameras may allow you to select the exact pixels in the frame that you want to be included, while others will allow for smaller objects to be ignored. The latter is more useful, because bugs will try to get as close as possible to the light source, meaning they will dominate the frame.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"other-issues-bugs-create\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Other_Issues_Bugs_Create\"><\/span><strong>Other Issues Bugs Create<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, they really are that much of a nuisance when it comes to security camera usage that bugs can cause a range of other issues. Here are the most common, and what to do about them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"dirty-lenses\">Dirty Lenses<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The repeated appearance of insects around your camera will eventually take its toll on the lens. As you test out different ways of dealing with the issue, we recommend weekly cleaning of the camera to avoid the image becoming significantly degraded by dead bugs, pollen, and other debris brought onto the lens by the flying bugs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Moths-and-insects-flying-around-a-light-globe.jpg\" alt=\"Moths and insects flying around a light globe\" class=\"wp-image-2781\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Moths-and-insects-flying-around-a-light-globe.jpg 800w, https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Moths-and-insects-flying-around-a-light-globe-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Moths-and-insects-flying-around-a-light-globe-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Wet a cloth or paper towel and ring out the water and use it to gently wipe the lens. Make sure the power is off if it is hardwired, or otherwise that the batteries are removed. For thicker grime and gunk, alcohol wipes will be more effective at removing tougher smudges.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"spider-webs\">Spider Webs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unlike the winged creatures that they call dinner, there\u2019s no evidence to suggest spiders are attracted to light of any kind. In fact, they tend to seek out darker spaces. But where prey is, so too are hunters, meaning you may notice spiders starting to make webs around your camera if other bugs are gathering there at night. How can you stop spiders making webs on CCTV cameras?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"ast-oembed-container\" style=\"height: 100%;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Spider on night vision security camera\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/YEsDdQlf4kU?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Credit: Kam Abbot<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019d advise leaving webs for the most part because spiders are a good way to naturally reduce the population of flies. However, if the web is over the lens, this can obscure the image picked up by your camera. Insecticide may be required in this instance, but it won\u2019t necessarily solve the problem. Try smearing a lubricant (Vaseline, for instance) on or around the camera and its mounting area to prevent webs being formed in the first place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"wasps\">Wasps<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-d9a88476a9a500e628a2349c37e234f0\">Among the more dreaded insect-related issues is the appearance of wasps. You might be wondering, why are wasps\/bees attracted to my security camera? Strangely, the faint magnetic field that most security cameras naturally emit is actually highly attractive to wasps. If wasps appear to be your issue, adjusting the LEDs or installing separate outdoor lighting won\u2019t make much of a difference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Again, insecticide sprayed around the camera is a good idea, as is hanging a flea collar for pets around the base of the camera. But the repeated appearance of wasps is highly indicative of a nest being nearby. This will require professional pest control services to safely remove.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"conclusion\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019ve experienced it yourself, you\u2019ll no doubt agree that flying bugs on your night vision camera are among the biggest grievances faced by modern security cameras, which are now increasingly reliant on motion detection to save memory and be more practical for home usage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thankfully, the issues they pose can be solved by taking practical measures to prevent and remove insects, and it always helps to have a keenness for camera maintenance in general.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-eeb0e6b3e226b0e3984110bbb218875b\">Recommended reading: <br><a href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/how-to-keep-bugs-away-from-security-cameras\/\">8 Internet\u2019s Cool Ways to Keep Bugs Away from Security Cameras<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/how-to-tell-if-a-security-camera-is-on\/\">Troubleshooting: How to Tell If A Security Camera Is On And Recording<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/what-causes-false-alarms-on-home-security-systems\/\">What Causes False Alarms on Home Security Systems?<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/how-far-can-a-night-vision-camera-see\/\">How Far Can A Night Vision Camera See?<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Motion detection is a great aid in making our security cameras more useful and efficient. That is, until it isn\u2019t. If you\u2019ve noticed bugs swarming your security camera, there\u2019s a very probable chance that the light emitted by your camera is attracting insects. This can make motion detection effectively useless, as the bugs falsely trigger &hellip;<\/p>\n<p class=\"read-more\"> <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/flying-bugs-on-night-vision-camera\/\"> <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Flying Bugs on your Night Vision Camera? 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