LED lights are soon replacing CFL lamps. CFL, once considered the most energy-saving forms of electric lightings in homes and outdoors, will soon be on the verge of extinction. Though CFL lamps are power-saving as compared to regular bulbs and tubes, they still have a shorter life and do consume a particular amount of electricity.
To cut down on the power consumption, many companies are now adopting to LED lighting. LEDs have a smaller size, use ridiculously lower amounts of power and more importantly, have a longer life span.
However, though LED lightings at home can save on power, they can be an additional problem when used outdoors.
Scientists in New Zealand have testes the blue-light LED against regular yellow-hued sodium-vapor streetlights to find out that the LED lights are attracting almost 50% more insects and moths as compared to the regular lights.
These could interfere with the food chain and also draw invasive species such as gypsy moths.
So if you are thinking of using an LED lamp outdoors, we suggest you experiment before you go full scale.
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