Back-To-School doesn’t just mean for the kids. Moms are on the go more than ever whether it’s driving the kids to soccer practice, racing to make it to school on time, or just maybe getting a minute for yourself!
Brought to you by the Orkin Household Pests 101 Back to School Pack.
It’s back-to-school time and class is in session … Orkin is back with Household Pests 101 – featuring some of Orkin’s scientific knowledge of pests. The Orkin Man is here to help you #LearnWithOrkin so you don’t get schooled by pest problems in your own home.
But Back-To-School doesn’t just mean for the kids. Orkin knows that moms are on the go more than ever and wants to make sure you’re all set when driving the kids to soccer practice, racing to make it to school on time and just maybe getting a minute for yourself! Back-to-school time is a great time to #LearnWithOrkin about pest prevention.
3 Things Every Mom on the Go Needs
1. Portable Phone Charger – If you’re anything like me, you’re on the go from sun up to sun down and you can’t afford not to be accessible. Keep a portable phone charger on hand to help your phone keep up with your busy life.
2. Travel Mug w/ lid – I start out every morning with a travel mug of my favorite coffee blend. So just remember that your car isn’t the only thing that needs fueling up in the morning.
3. First Aid Kid – The First Aid Kit I keep in my car has Neosporin, bandages, anti-bacterial wipes, Tylenol, sunscreen, and Dramamine in it. Never know when you might need something.
Related: Essentials in every mom car
About Orkin Household Pests 101
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Why you will LOVE Orkin’s “Household Pests 101” blog app:
• Class is in session! Orkin is back with Household Pests 101 – featuring some of Orkin’s scientific knowledge of pests. The Orkin Man is here to help you #LearnWithOrkin so you don’t get schooled by pest problems in your own home.
• Watch the “Bite Back at Mosquitoes” video, as well as the rest of Orkin’s How-To video series, to get the most up-to-date knowledge on dealing with those pesky home invaders.
• Download the “Protect Your Home” Checklist for valuable tips on keeping pests at bay.
• Take the Pest Prevention Pop Quiz and comment with the most helpful or surprising fact you learned.
• Comment with your own household pest prevention stories and tips.
• Tweet using the #LearnWithOrkin hashtag and mention @AskTheOrkinMan, and be sure to have your mention @outtheboxmom on Twitter.
• Share the quiz with your friends on Facebook!
How to Win The Orkin Back-To-School Prize Pack, which includes:
One (1) Silver USB Portable Charger – We know you’re on the go from sun up to sun down and you can’t afford not to be accessible. This emergency charger is small, sleek and can help your phone keep up with your busy lifestyle!
One (1) Double Wall Stainless Steel Travel Mug w/ lid – Your car isn’t the only thing that needs fueling up in the morning … this stainless steel travel mug is a great way to ensure your morning coffee is always within arm’s reach.
One (1) Orkin “Protect Your Home” PDF Checklist – This handy checklist from the experts at Orkin will help you think like a pest in order to help protect your home from pests.
This promotion is open until September 14, 2015 at 11:59 pm EST and is limited to US residents, 18 years or older. The winner will be chosen randomly. Winner must respond to email within 24 hours or prize may be forfeited. Promotional content and prize for this promotion is provided by and shipped by Rollins Inc. and/or its representatives. The prize will be sent via FedEx or UPS. No P.O. Boxes please. Each household is only eligible to win Back to School Prize Pack 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.
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I think every mom needs a phone charger. We have to keep ourselves charged up so we can manage all the family.
So true! Hard to believe it’s time to get back in the swing of things and start spending most of my afternoons carpooling kids to activities.
I am co-hosting the #HomeMattersParty link party this month and would love to have you stop by for a visit. The door opens for the next party tonight at midnight! http://www.alaynascreations.co
Definitely need a phone, wet wipes or kleenex, and extra diapers!
i bought the HomePlus Ant Killer Child-Resistant Bait Stations and they work so well!
On the go moms need a phone charger, hand sanitizer and wipes.
I learned that flies carry diseases!
I use wasp/yellow jacket traps under my humming bird feeders.
I learned flies are the germiest pests.
3 things: phone+charger, tissues, water bottle
I was surprised to learn that flies are dirtier than cockroaches. Ewww to either one!
Interesting this question comes up now– About a week ago, I suddenly got fruit flies, probably from bananas I brought home from the store and set on the counter. I made one of those DIY traps out of a plastic bottle. Ta Da–all gone now.
Patience
A good planner
A cell phone
Phone,charger, and a good cup of coffee
I learned that a mouse can fit in a hole the size of a dime. .I don’t have any tips but these here are pretty good
I think every mom needs their phone, purse, and coffee.
I learned that flies are dirtier than cockroaches!
I heard that peppermint oil deters spiders. You spray it around your doors and windows.
Every mom needs Tylenol, wipes and a water bottle. Seems like they are always needed. Thank you
I love the phone charger idea. Thanks for stopping by and linking up at the Monday Funday Party!
Three things moms need are a camera, snacks and bandaids! kristiedonelson(at)gmail(dot)com Thank you.
I learned that a mouse could fit in a hole the size of a dime. Yikes! kristiedonelson(at)gmail(dot)com Thank you.
If you have a mouse problem a good solution is to place food in plastic bins with lids. It works pretty well. kristiedonelson(at)gmail(dot)com Thank you.
Patience, wet wipes and snacks.
Thanks for the contest.
I didn’t know that flies were worse than roaches.
Thanks for the contest.
Keep food in good containers and sweep the floors and counters.
On the go Moms need, a phone, good eyeliner and coffee!
I learned that bed bugs can live in more places than just beds! Ewww!
To get rid of fruit flies, take a wine bottle that is almost empty and stick a piece of fruit in the bottom. Then put a funnel on the top and the fruit flies will get in the bottle but not be able to get out. It works!
Every mom on the go needs snacks and drinks, a first aid kit with hand sanitizer and wipes, and a credit card!
My household pest prevention tip is to use a handheld vacuum cleaner and a Swiffer to clean up spills or crumbs immediately.
Id say a plan/list, gas in the car and the kids mostly read the night before!
I learned how dirty house flies are, so gross!
A tip I have is if something sticky spills, clean it up right away.
Every mom needs a phone, snacks and wipes.
I learned that mice can fit through a space the size of a dime.
To get rid of fruit flies put apple cider vinegar in a cup, cover with plastic wrap and and cut small holes in the plastic wrap. Worked every time I ever used it.
I think every Mom needs a huge purse filled with snacks, lots of wet wipes, and 26 hours in every day 😉
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Cell phone
Portable cell phone charger
Hand wipes
Every mom needs a cell phone, wipes, and something to drink (my drink of choice is coke zero)!
Bed bugs don’t just live in beds!
We need wet wipes, a bottle of water, and a phone.
Apple cider vinegar will help get rid of flies.
Mom on the go needs a tumbler, sanitizer, and cute sunglasses! Thanks so much for the chances to win.
I need my purse, phone, and sanitizer!
My quiz result is Headed For Summer School.
our cat is a good hunter and will help kill unwanted bugs. thank goodness!
Every mom needs patience, understanding and lots of love!!
A cell phone (this doubles as a gaming system to keep the kiddo’s busy), hand sanitizer, and wet wipes! No matter how many of each of those things I have, it seems like I never have enough of them!
I learned that bed bugs can be found many other places besides beds, like chairs and picture frames! I never thought about it!
My household pest prevention tip is to clean up the little crumbs! We all clean the big messes, but the tiny crumbs get over looked and that’s what the little critters, in my case ants, go for!
I’m going with hand sanitizer, Kleenex and lip gloss…because hello I still want to feel pretty
My household tip is vinegar bugs hate vinegar
I learned flies are gross…cockroaches are gross but flies are grosser…
A cell phone, handi wipes/hand sanitizer, and cash.
I was surprised(and grossed out) to learn that flies are dirtier than cockroaches.
We have put dill weed in the basement to keep spiders away.
3 things a mom on the go needs? a good vehicle, money and time
I learned a mouse can go thru a hole the size of a dime
I think every on the go mom needs wet wipes, hand sanitizer and a fully charged cell phone.
I spray my house for bugs every 3 months and it helps alot
I knew most of the facts on the quiz, but I had never heard of feeding fire ants grits and water to make their stomachs explode…glad thats not true.
We love our houseplants, but we have breakouts of spider mites and fungus gnats pretty often, usually when a new plant arrives and doesn’t get treated before it comes inside. I use those sticky yellow sheets, cut to be small enough for each plant pot, and use a toothpick as a post for it. Makes it easy to see what bugs are on the plants, and when they need to be treated.
EXTRA diapers, an extra outfit, and an extra binky. all of these have been learned the hard way. LOL
1. money lol
2.coupons
3.a plan
i knew most but not know any thing about fireants
we have lots of spiders our house is old
Hand Sanitizer, Cellphone, Mascara!
A phone charger, a travel mug, and a first aid kit
I was surprised that flies were dirtier than cockroaches. I did not know they carried disease.
Our cats are the best at keeping field mice out of our house. There are a lot of neighbors with mouse problems due to the drought but not us.
They all need snacks, drinks and entertainment.
Baby wipes, food and coffee
Mice enter homes through small cracks and holes in walls and foundations, gaps beneath doors or in windows or ceilings, or in rare cases even sink or bathtub drains. In order to keep mice out, seal any cracks and crevices and weather-strip and close all doors and windows properly.