Fight the Bite Form
Fight the Bite Poster Contest Co-sponsored by the
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the
DEET Education Program
Win a $1,000 Savings Bond
Mosquitoes and ticks live throughout the U.S. and they can make it unpleasant to be outdoors. More importantly, these pests can spread serious diseases that affect children and adults. You and your family can help prevent mosquito and ticks bites, particularly using insect repellents, so you can continue playing and working outdoors.
WHO: Students in 5th and 6th grades
WHAT: Create posters that help others understand how to “Fight the Bite” by using insect repellents and other measures.
Some important points to know are…
- Kids should ask adults to put repellents on them and to read and follow label instructions.
- Repellents go on bare skin, not under clothes. Avoid getting it into your eyes and mouth.
- The best repellents, which are products recommended by the CDC, do a good job of keeping mosquitoes and ticks off of our skin. The CDC recommends products containing DEET, picaridin or oil of lemon eucalyptus to repel mosquitoes. DEET is best to repel ticks.
- Make sure your home’s windows and doors have good screens to help keep mosquitoes outside.
- Proper clothing can help keep ticks and mosquitoes off your skin.
- Visit www.cdc.gov/westnile and www.deetonline.org to learn more.
HOW: Create a poster (on 11”x14” heavy paper) with images of mosquitoes, ticks and people that show some of what’s important to know about repellents. You can paint or draw your creation. You can add messages about reading label instructions and “Visit www.cdc.gov/westnile or call 1-888-No-BITES for more information.”
WHY: Help kids and adults know how to keep themselves safe from bug bites! Your work could be chosen for display on the CDC website or use in educational materials. Two winning posters will be chosen for each state (one in 5th grade, one in 6th) . Each winning state artist will receive a $50 savings bond and certificate.
The national winners (one in 5th grade, one in 6th) will win a $1,000 savings bond and plaque, plus an invitation to an awards ceremony at CDC’s Atlanta headquarters (travel expenses included for the winner and two family members).
WHEN: All entries must be postmarked by April 11, 2008.
WHERE: Send your entry and the completed entry form to: DEET Education Program,
510 Meadowmont Village Circle, Suite 274 Chapel Hill, NC, 27517. One entry per student, please.
Please mail your poster in a tube or in a large envelope. If you must fold it, pleace fold it just once.
ENTRY FORM
“Fight the Bite” poster contest
(IMPORTANT: Attach securely to the back your poster.)
Student Name:
________________________________________________ (first) (last)
Grade: 5th or 6th (circle one) Age:____
Address:
________________________________________________ Street City
________________________________________________ State Zip Code
Home Phone Number: (_____)__________________
Email:___________________@________________
School Name:_______________________________
School Phone Number: (_____)__________________
School Address:
________________________________________________
(street) (city)
________________________________________________
(state) (zip code)
Teacher: _______________________________________
(first name) (last name)
Teacher email: ____________@________________________
To be completed by parent or guardian: I hereby authorize the CDC and the DEET Education Program to use my child’s name, poster contest submission, and photograph for promotional purposes. My signature is an acknowledgement that I have read and agree to the terms of the “Fight the Bite Poster Contest” Guidelines and Rules.
Signature of Parent or
Guardian____________________________ Date_____________2008
Printed Name of Parent or Guardian
______________________________________________
Parent Email: ______________@___________
Parent Phone: (_____)____________________
Questions? Please go to fightthebitecontest.org or call 1-888-NO-BITES.
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