Summer is almost here! This means lots of pool time, picnics, sports games, summer travel and just spending outdoor time with your friends and family. This also means lots of BUGS, especially those pesky Mosquitoes. You want to do everything you can to keep yourself and your children safe from them. They not only are a nuisance, 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.
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.
• Are you prepared for mosquito season this year? Take the quiz to see if you’re ready to earn your badge in Mosquito Season Prep.
• Download Orkin’s yearly “Mosquito Cities” list and find out if your city made it!
Do you think Mosquitoes prefer adults over children, or vise vera? Check out this video to see if you are right!
Okin has created this fun and cute Summer Scientist Bug Catching Kit! I know my kids will love this, since they love exploring for bugs!
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.
At Orkin, we use 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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One of the most surprising facts I learned was they can breed in as little as 1 inch of water.
I learned that they prefer biting adults over kids.
Yellow lights won’t attract adult mosquitoes as much, although they are not a repellant
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.
I learned about using yellow lights to help deter them.
I had no idea they preferred adults to kids!
I was suprised that they are attracted to smells and not bright colors
I learned that bug spray wears off so you should apply it frequently in order for it to work!