Dream - Insects are one type of animal that we often encounter around the house. You must have seen animals like mosquitoes, flies, grasshoppers, cockroaches, dragonflies, and other types of insects. Don't be surprised because there are 6-10 million species of insects in the world. Quoting Wikipedia, insects potentially represent more than 90 percent of the different forms of animal life on Earth. Some species of insects are hated because they disturb the comfort of house occupants. Many ways are done to repel those insects. However, have you ever tried repelling insects by changing the color of the house paint?

The first color is bright blue. You can choose this color to repel insects in the house, especially mosquitoes. According to the journal Nature Communications, bright blue color is capable of repelling insects. This is because mosquitoes themselves have different visual sensitivities compared to humans. This blue color will attract the attention of insects and they will be disturbed by it. That's why mosquitoes usually stay away from blue-colored light sources.

Other colors that can be chosen by Dream's friend when painting the house are green. Green not only makes the occupants feel calm and peaceful, but it can also repel insects. It should be noted that insects have recognized green as a potential food source. That is why insects usually avoid areas that are green in color if the food source is not clear.

Yellow is a bright color and can be your choice when painting your house to avoid insects. There are several insect orders that can associate colors with certain chemicals. Where it can harm them. Yellow color itself is a sign of danger or considered toxic by insects. Therefore, they usually avoid this color.

Who likes the color purple? For Dream friends who choose purple as the color of their house paint, it is the right choice. Because this color is able to repel insects. It should be noted that purple has a wavelength that is around between blue and red in the spectrum of light. In addition, purple has certain optical effects that can make insects feel uncomfortable when exposed to that color.

< p >White is a color that many people choose to be the color of their house paint. This color is indeed neutral, so it is suitable when combined with various furniture. In addition, white color can also repel insects in the house. As it is known that white color usually can make light reflect and make the room look bright. Light usually also becomes an attraction for insects to gather. However, if the reflected light is too strong, it can be disturbing.< /p >

Cream becomes a soft color that many people choose to make their homes look minimalist and elegant. Another advantage of choosing cream as a house paint color is that it can repel insects. This color is able to reflect the sunlight that enters. This is usually avoided by insects, especially mosquitoes. That's why when you want to paint a house, it's best to choose cream color. Especially for the exterior part of the house.