23 Sept 2022, 06:16

I have installed several Tendelux 850nm IR illuminators purchased from Amazon (under $25). Placed them at least 4-5 ft. away from the camera, powered from a regular electrical outlet.
What I had found was that flying insects seem to be drawn to the camera infrared LEDs and appeared (to the camera) as VERY BRIGHT and PRETTY LARGE (because they were so close). Created lots of motion recordings that were essentially worthless.

Once the separate IR lights were installed and the camera IR LEDs disabled, those insect problems went away.