It's almost summertime and that means barbecues, gardening, and the occasional water hose fight. (Yes, I still love a good water fight.) 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. 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.
How well do you think you know your mosquito trivia? Take the “Buzzer Beater” quiz below to find out!
Do mosquitoes prefer adults over children? Orkin knows!
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Giveaway
Kids are natural explorers and want to learn about the world around them, but they need to do it safely. Thanks to the great folks at Orkin, one(1) winner will receive a Orkin Summer Scientist Bug Catching Kit! It comes with everything pictured. Enter below. Good luck!
(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.)
(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 took the quiz and I'm not quite ready for my badge. Thanks for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteI 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.
ReplyDeleteI got all of them correct. My favorite tip is to get rid of all free standing water near our house. Rosanne rosans4@comcast.net
ReplyDeleteBEAT BY THE BUZZ Uh-oh... still a way to go. Your local Orkin Man is trained to think like a pest, so contact Orkin for a protection plan backed by science and designed just for your home. Guess I still some learning to do.
ReplyDeleteI took the test and earned my badge!
ReplyDeleteMy favorite tip is use insect killer bulb on our outside lights.
ReplyDeleteLaurie Emerson
lauraemerson17 at yahoo dot com
I got 2 wrong. not to bad, but i could have done better
ReplyDeleteLearned mosquito hate perfumes
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