The weather is getting warmer and the sun is shining longer! That means just one thing… Summer is almost here! Who is ready to head outdoors for picnics, baseball games, barbecues, and more? I know I am! I absolutely love enjoying the great outdoors with my family. But there is one thing I’m not a fan of when it comes to the outdoors… mosquitoes! They not only are a nuisance, but they also pose potentially serious health risks. Luckily there is Orkin and their team of experts that study the science of mosquitoes and other pests. They work to learn new ways to keep them out of your way this summer.
To help you better prepare yourself and your family to fight the bite, Orkin presents the “Buzzer Beater” app. At Orkin, they use the latest technology and unparalleled training to develop an effective treatment that’s right for your needs. To learn more about their pest control based in science or to schedule an inspection, visit orkin.com or call 1-800-800-ORKIN.
Orkin’s “Buzzer Beater”
Are you prepared for mosquito season this year? Take the quiz in the Buzzer Beater app below to see if you’re ready to earn your badge in Mosquito Season Prep!
Don’t forget to download Orkin’s yearly “Mosquito Cities” list and find out if your city made it!
Do Mosquitoes Prefer Adults over Children?
Check out the “Do Mosquitoes Prefer Adults over Children” video, plus “How to Deal With Mosquitoes”, 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.
Now that you are all prepped on how to battle those pests… it is time to enjoy the great outdoors! I know my son loves exploring nature. If your kids are anything like him, then they are going to love this Orkin Summer Scientist Bug Catching Kit that we are giving away here on the blog, thanks to Orkin! Each pack includes:
2 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.
Win It: Each household is only eligible to win one Orkin 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. Contiguous US only. This giveaway ends May 8, 2016 at 11:59 PM EST. Winner is subject to eligibility verification. Once a winner is drawn via Rafflecopter, I will contact the winner through email. They will then have 24 hours to respond. If there is no response, I will draw a new winner. Please add mdmommareviews at gmail dot com to ensure the email does not end up in your SPAM folder. Good luck!
Maryland Momma’s Rambles is not responsible for prize fulfillment.
Bianca Munoz says
Tea Tree Oil and Coconut Oil helps keep them away a bit :)
Margot C says
Apparently I need those yellow bug lights like my mom used to have;(show of hands please) who knew this!
Stephanie Grant says
I learned that: Bright colors have not been proven to attract adult mosquitoes, but strong smells like perfumes, scented soaps, and lotions do. Standing water sources and hot exhaled gases also attract mosquitoes.
Stephanie Grant says
We have a small goldfish pond in our back yard and living in rural AR the mosquitoes get pretty bad so we always make sure to add a mosquito donuts every few weeks, they wont harm the fish but they will keep the mosquito eggs from hatching!
Bianca Munoz says
Smells attract them! And bug repellent doesn’t completely keep them away!