Summer is almost here! That means picnics, baseball games, barbecues and all the fun of enjoying the great outdoors with your family. There’s one thing no one likes about being outdoors, though: mosquitoes! They not only are a nuisance, but they also pose potentially serious health risks, especially here in Louisiana!
Mosquitoes can fly an estimated one to one and a half miles per hour. Some species remain close to their breeding site, while many others fly up to ten miles or more in search of food. To treat mosquito bites, you should wash them with mild soap and water. Try to avoid scratching the bite area, even though it itches. Some anti-itch medicines such as Calamine lotion or over-the-counter cortisone creams may relieve the itching. Typically, you do not need to seek medical attention (unless you feel dizzy or nauseated, which may indicate a severe allergic reaction to the bite). – http://www.buzzoffmosquitolouisiana.com
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, my family and I have always used
rodent control to keep the pests away from out garden.
Are you prepared for mosquito season this year? To help you better prepare yourself and your family to fight the bite, Orkin presents the “Buzzer Beater” app, which features its deep scientific knowledge of mosquitoes. Test your knowledge by taking the Buzzer Beater quiz and enter to win a Orkin Summer Scientist Bug Catching Kit!
At
Orkin, they use the latest technology and unparalleled training to develop an effective treatment that’s right for your needs. To learn more their pest control based in science or to schedule an inspection,
visit orkin.com or call 1-800-800-ORKIN.
Orkin Summer Scientist Bug Catching Kit Giveaway
The Orkin Summer Scientist Bug Catching Kits are fun for the whole family! 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.
Here’s some fun trivia for you, did you know that mosquito’s prefer adults over children? They do! Watch the video to learn why and take the Buzzer Beater quiz, comment with the most helpful or surprising fact you learned or comment with your own mosquito stories and tips to enter the giveaway! Use the Rafflecopter below for extra entries!
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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 have two boys and I know they would love this. Heck, the entire family would love this! Everything from collecting the bugs to watching them and setting them free! I think the glow in the dark crawlers would be fun!
I missed 2 on the quiz so I did learn something new. I really thought mosquito were less active between dusk and dawn! Nice giveaway and very informative post to help get us ready for summer. We are already experiencing mosquitoes here in the south.
My kids would love this bug catching kit. I don’t know what it is about bugs and kids, but it seems like they’re magnets for each other. If my kids end up with this, I’ll be making sure I keep my distance. Bugs and I don’t mix. LOL
My girls would love this kit, especially the bug catching craft kit. By the way, I definitely did not know that mosquitos prefer adults over kids.
Wow! This is so cute, if you can say collecting bugs is cute, but I know some young kids who would love this. Also, it get the kids outside instead of being in the house.
My husband would absolutely love this kit because mosquitoes seem to love him and he loves to be outdoors. I had no idea that mosquitoes like adults more than children. This is a great giveaway that anyone could benefit from using this summer.
What a fun giveaway! I remember as a kid I used to love watching bugs up close to see what they looked like — now, notsomuch! Ha! My kids would have so much fun with this!
What a nice giveaway! I didn’t experienced this when I was a kid so this would be nice that the new generation will get some bugs and learn from them. This is going to be a fun activity!
that app sounds pretty sweet! my daughter has bad reactions to bug bites, so we need to be prepared for sure this summer. Thanks for the fun giveaway.
These are the fun stuff. I am sure my twin granddaughters will love this. I want to win this giveaway.
My granddaughters also have bad reactions to bugs, so I make sure they are protected when playing outside.
What great information. Some of my kids have bad allergic reactions when they get bit so we have to be careful outside during the summer. And what a fun giveaway. I am not a huge bug fan but my kids would think this is so much fun.
This would be so awesome for the summer! We learned some great things about mosquitos at LSU’s AG Magic this year. My son says that only the females will drink blood . Also neat to see the minnows eat the mosquito larvae!