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. 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.
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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!
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I find it interesting that only a inch of water can attract the mosquitos
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.
ReplyDeleteWe 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!
ReplyDeleteGood tip!! Thank you for sharing! :)
DeleteGood tip!! Thank you for sharing! :)
DeleteI learned that Yellow lights attract fewer adult mosquitoes than ordinary lights, not the blue / white lights However the yellow light does not repel mosquitoes, it only attracts them less.
ReplyDeleteyellow lights attract fewer mosquitoes was interesting to me! I learned something new today :)
ReplyDeleteI stay inside. In the Chicago suburbs with "sweet blood" that's the only way ti stay away from mosquitos. :(
ReplyDeleteI grew up in FL so I did very well on this quiz. Shopping for "bug lighting" I notice a lot of companies that sell the yellow bulbs tend to report them as mosquito repelling....so it was interesting to learn that while the yellow light will not "repel" a mosquito.
ReplyDeleteI learned that as soon as you put on bug spray, it actually starts to wear off. Not good lol.
ReplyDeleteMy best tip for dealing with mosquitos would be to avoid going outdoors when they are out and about. Also, long sleeves and pants help.
ReplyDeleteI commented on the post, http://www.explorelearnhavefun.com/2016/05/deleon-springs-state-park.html, with the name "Laura" for the extra entries. :)
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