You have installed security cameras to keep your home safe, but there's just one problem: Cobwebs are blocking the lenses. Insects and webs can affect the quality of your recordings. You get blurred images and, if you have motion-activated gadgets, false email alerts too. Bugs like flies and moths are attracted to your camera’s infrared light, and spiders feed on bugs that circle your devices. Below are a few tips to keep these insects off your surveillance systems.

5 Tips to Repel Spiders and Bugs from Your Security Cameras

1. Use Lubricants

Petroleum-based products like Vaseline, Teflon spray, and silicon make the camera's body slippery, hindering spiders from weaving webs on them. Remember to protect your lens with a paper towel before applying a small amount of lubricant on the camera's body and nearby components.

2. Use Dryer Sheets

These fabric softeners release strong odors that deter bugs that try to come near your gadgets. Attach the dryer sheets to your camera's exterior using a rubber band.

3. Turn Off LED Lights

Bugs are attracted to the LED lights found mostly in modern security cameras. If your camera has this feature, consider turning it off. 

4. Apply Insect Repellents

Spray bug repellents or attach flea collars on your gadgets. Synthetic repellents like DEET or Picaridin are effective at keeping bugs off your camera. But if you’d rather not handle an all-natural repellent, consider Oil of Lemon Eucalyptus.

5. Clean the Area Weekly

Remove all spiderwebs on your security cameras and wipe the lens clean with a microfiber cloth to prevent scratching. Also, use a soft bristle brush to remove debris from the camera housing that could undermine the functionality of the device.

If you want to secure your family and property, rely on the team at Detect-All Security to install security cameras around your home. Serving Greater Cincinnati, OH, this home security company provides high-quality alarm systems, medical alert technologies, and access control applications. They are affiliated with several professional associations, including the Better Business Bureau, Ohio Burglar and Fire Alarm Association, National Burglar and Fire Alarm Association, Ohio Electronic Life Safety & Security Association, and the Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber. For more information, send them a message on their website or give them a call at (513) 528-7700.