If possible, the light source should be located a short distance from the entrance and the light should be directed to illuminate the entrance. Another tip is that decks, patios, and particularly barbecue and eating areas should be lighted from a distance. The custom of stringing colored bulbs for a festive atmosphere will work reasonably well if the majority of light in the area is beamed in from some distance away. Many food preparation areas are protected from flying insects by a combination of lighting systems and insect traps. Due to the fact that insect systems need to comply with the National Electrical Code or the Canadian Electrical Code, specialists in the field of insect lighting should be involved with any design.
Most insect traps use black light fluorescent lamps as an attractant.
Some traps destroy the insects by use of an electrified grid while others trap the insects on a renewable sticky surface. An obvious caution is to install the traps outside the area you are trying to protect. Specialists should be consulted to determine specific types of traps and their locations.