People with big LED systems

(collin) · (collin) **Join Date: May 2002** 06-16-2011, 7:40 PM

So I just finished upgrading to RGB LEDs in the boat and we were out for a ride tonight and everything looked pretty cool.

So here is the question. Do you guys have issues with bugs? I swear not 10 min went by and we had bugs everywhere! All over the boat! All that work and I dont want to turn them back on. Anyone have that problem? Any ideas on how to stop them?

(hatepain) · (hatepain) **Join Date: Aug 2006** 06-16-2011, 9:11 PM

Bug Zapper. No, the facts are if you turn lights on the bugs they are a comin'. There really is no solution for them that but you could try misting the area with Off but I doubt that will do much.

(moto817) · (moto817) **Join Date: Jan 2011** 06-17-2011, 1:51 AM

Uhoh we are headed out for our first late nighter this saturday, maybe I'll buy some of those clip on OFF things lol.
http://www.amazon.com/Off-Clip-Mosqu.../dp/B003L1TG1O

(h20king) · (h20king) **Join Date: Dec 2009** 06-17-2011, 7:28 AM

I have read about the bug problem in many threads seems the overall consensus is red light does not attract as many bugs I would love to do the RGB LED's on my tower but just went with red rings throughout to avoid the uninvited guests so far so good

(cwkoch) · (cwkoch) **Join Date: Aug 2006** 06-17-2011, 7:44 AM

We keep a couple off those Off Clip-On bug deals on our boat for hanging out at night. It definitelty helps keep the bugs away. However, if there is a decent breeze, it doesn't work as well.

(johnny_jr) · (johnny_jr) **Join Date: Mar 2006** 06-17-2011, 9:17 AM

I have run my lights many times without a bug problem, but I suspect it has a lot to do with your local climate. I also rarely just run one solid color usually cycling colors to beat to the music. That may be why..

(lakesurfer) · (lakesurfer) **Join Date: Jul 2009** 06-17-2011, 9:56 AM

White and Blue will especially attracted the bugs. I run all red LEDs and dont have any bugs. The second I turn my tower lights on we get swamped with bugs. Now I only turn my tower lights on when the boat is moving.

(mikeski) · (mikeski) **Join Date: Aug 2003** 06-19-2011, 10:17 AM

Yep, depends on the color. Ever notice the light in a bug zapper is blue and bug free house lights are yellow?

Run them in red or yellow and you will not have bug issues, white, blue, you will get bugs for sure.

Not sure about green.

(brett33) · (brett33) **Join Date: Apr 2011** 06-20-2011, 7:48 AM

i have a pretty big geen LED system in my boat and have never had any problems with bugs. same as above, im sure it has to do a lot with the climate and area you are in, but as soon as i turn my tower lights on they are all over.. nothing with the green though.