Young man goes viral on the internet with innovative 'trap' to scare away moths

Moths are known for their attraction to light, a behavior that can cause discomfort in certain situations.

These nocturnal insects are attracted to a wide range of light sources, such as lamps, candles and other artificial lights.

When moths are attracted to indoor environments, such as homes or commercial establishments, they can be a nuisance, flying around lights and sometimes disturbing nighttime activities of people.

This behavior is influenced by the fact that moths use natural light Moon and stars for night navigation. Thus, they confuse the lighting from the lamps with the Moon.

This week, a young man stood out for using precisely the attracting moths to light to drive them away, understand how!

Boy gets rid of moths using attraction to light

A captivating video that has already racked up more than 40 million views on TikTok is catching the attention of the online community.

In it, a young man presents an ingenious technique for dealing with nocturnal moths that frequently invade indoor spaces.

In the video, the boy approaches a lamp full of these insects with his cell phone's flashlight on. When the top light is turned off, insects are immediately attracted to the light emitted by the smartphone.

The young man skillfully leads them out of the house, following the cell phone light. When he gets close to a lamppost, he turns off his mobile device, directing the moths towards the street light. Check out the video on Gilang Ruhal's TikTok profile: @ruharu_01.

(Image: TikTok/@ruharu_01/Reproduction)

The cunning of this technique has impressed social media users. With dozens of profiles sharing the video, the hashtag “Dominador de Mariposas” began to gain prominence.

Comments praise the boy's creativity, while others share their own stories and methods for dealing with these nocturnal visitors.

Although many were surprised by such an innovative approach, it is important to remember that the attraction of moths and other insects to artificial light is a common behavior.

To minimize the nuisance these visitors cause, some experts suggest the use of protective screens on windows and moderation in indoor nighttime lighting.

But, without a doubt, the creativity of the “Moth Dominator” is an example of how solutions can come in unexpected ways, inspiring others to rise to the challenge effectively and compassionate.

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