Summer is almost here! That means picnics, baseball games, barbecues and all the fun of enjoying the great outdoors with your family. So much fun to be had!
There’s only one real downside to summer though….bugs! Especially those pesky mosquitoes! They not only are super annoying, but they also pose potentially serious health risks. Fortunately, the experts at Orkin study the science of mosquitoes and other pests closely in order to better tailor plans that help keep them out of your home this summer.
Are you prepared for mosquito season this year? Check out Orkin’s “Buzzer Beater” app below to find out.
- Take the quiz to see if you’re ready to earn your badge in Mosquito Season Prep.
- Watch the “How to Deal With Mosquitoes” & “Do Mosquitoes Prefer Adults over Children” videos, as well as the rest of Orkin’s How-To video series, to get the most up-to-date knowledge on dealing with pesky home invaders.
- Download Orkin’s yearly “Mosquito Cities” list and find out if your city made it!
One lucky reader will win a Summer Scientist Bug Catching Kit!
The Orkin Summer Scientist Bug Catching Kits are fun for the whole family! Each pack includes:
- Bug Catcher Craft Kits: These awesome DIY bug catcher kits will let your family’s personality shine through while also learning about nature and the world around us. The kits include a variety of foam ladybugs, dragonflies and more!
- 2 Bug Nets: Explore the great outdoors with these fun mesh insect nets. They can be used to collect and study butterflies, ladybugs, caterpillars and many other backyard creatures.
- 2 See-Through Bug Jars: Reveal the wonders of your backyard with these clear bug jars. Each transparent plastic box has a magnifying lid for better insect viewing. Young explorers love discovering worms, butterflies, ants and insects. These containers allow them to make homes for their new discoveries.
- 2 Magic Color Scratch Little Garden Critters: Scratch faces, designs and more on these Magic Color Scratch Little Garden Critters! A perfect kids’ activity for critter lovers, simply scratch away the black coating to reveal vibrant rainbow colors. Includes butterflies, frogs, turtles and more.
- Glow-in-the-Dark Creepy Crawlers: Turn off the lights and let them glow! These vinyl glow-in-the-dark bugs are lots of fun for all ages.
This giveaway will end on May 8th at 11:59pm EST and is open to the U.S. The prize will be sent via FedEx or UPS. No P.O. Boxes please. Enter using the Rafflecopter form below {may take a sec to load}. Good Luck!!
Orkin uses the latest technology and unparalleled training to develop an effective treatment that’s right for your needs. To learn more about our pest control based in science or to schedule an inspection, visit orkin.com or call 1-800-800-ORKIN.
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Each household is only eligible to win Summer Scientist Bug Catching Kit via blog reviews and giveaways. Only one entrant per mailing address per giveaway. If you have won the same prize on another blog, you will not be eligible to win it again. Winner is subject to eligibility verification.
I was surprised to learn that you should apply bug spray often because it starts wearing off as soon as it’s applied.
I was most surprised to learn that perfumes, scented soaps, and lotions can attract adult mosquitoes just like standing water sources and exhaled gases do.