Scottsdale REALTORS® Represent U.S. And Arizona At Global Real Estate Expo

Arizona Association Of REALTORS® Members Learn Positive Investment Insights About The U.S. Market From The Annual Expo In Paris, France

PHOENIX, AZ (PRWEB) APRIL 05, 2016 Members of the Scottsdale Area Association of REALTORS®, a local association of the Arizona Association of REALTORS®, attended Le marché international des professionnels de l’immobilier (MIPIM) in Paris, France from March 15-18. MIPIM is the world’s leading real estate investment trade show, and brings together the most influential real estate investors from all international property sectors – office, residential, retail, healthcare, sport, logistics and industrial. A key takeaway that Scottsdale REALTORS® learned was that many foreign investors are expressing a very positive outlook on the U.S. and Arizona Market. The four-day expo, which hosted 89 countries with more than 21,000 individual participants, awarded Scottsdale REALTORS® an opportunity to attend panels and more than 100 industry specific conferences to gain insight from a global market perspective. The group returned to Arizona with a wealth of information learned from a diverse selection of industries. A handful of these major insights include: Total dollar amount spent by foreign investors in U.S. real estate is projected to be higher in 2016 than previous years (even exceeding 2007, which was the height of Arizona’s real estate market) 64 percent of current foreign investors plan to increase their U.S. property investments in 2016 Many potential investors were surprised about the scale of Arizona and Phoenix – geographic size, population numbers, number of companies International investors seemed concerned about their current markets they are invested in; many saw the U.S. as a more stable place for investment A few countries that stood out as having investors with a big interest in the U.S. for international investment were China, Turkey, Belgium and Palestine “Attending MIPIM was an amazing opportunity for me and my colleagues,” said Suzanne Brown, Director of Community & Government Affairs of the Scottsdale Area Association of REALTORS®. “The size and stability of the Arizona market surprised a great deal of international investors, and we were able to engage discussions regarding investment in our state.” During the expo Arizona REALTORS® were also able to leverage interest in the Arizona market, presenting high-level investment opportunity projects in the business, commercial and residential sectors. Arizona REALTORS® are licensed real estate professionals who hold themselves to the highest standards of preparedness and ethics. The organization includes professionals from all areas of real estate such as residential, commercial, property management, land, appraisal and relocation. To learn more, visit aaronline.com. About the Arizona Association of REALTORS® The Arizona Association of REALTORS® represents more than 40,000 Arizona REALTORS® who hold active real estate licenses and subscribe to a strict Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice established by the National Association of REALTORS®. In addition to providing a number of member benefits and services including risk management, education and a legislative voice, AAR is dedicated to the protection of private property rights for all Arizonans. Media Contact: Alec Robertson | BIG YAM | arobertson(at)bigyam.com | 480-705-3259

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GOBankingRates Xếp Thành Phố Chandler Trong Tiểu Bang Texas Hạng 5 Trong 15 Nơi Tốt Nhất Để Sống Khi Muốn Tiết Kiệm Tiền Trong Hoa Kỳ

Like Saving Money? Here Are the 15 Best Places to Live (and 15 Worst) Investigation of 100 U.S. cities finds the best and worst cities to live if you’re trying to save money

LOS ANGELES, April 11, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — People looking to improve their financial well-being might need to move across the country. In a new report on where people should live if they want to save money, personal finance website GOBankingRates.com ranks the 100 largest U.S. cities by population from best to worst on seven essential factors affecting people’s ability to save. Most of the best cities for saving money are located in the South and West, including cities in Arizona, Texas and Oklahoma, while 13 out of the 15 worst cities for saving money are in California. SEE HOW YOUR CITY STACKS UP: http://www.gobankingrates.com/personal-finance/best-places-live-trying-save-money-worst/ For its second annual Best and Worst Cities for Saving Money report, the seven factors GOBankingRates assessed include: Sales tax Median home list price Median rent price Median household income Unemployment rate Average reported gas prices Grocery costs “If you’re looking for an affordable place to live that will leave enough money in your budget to stash in savings, consider the South, Southwest or Midwest,” said Cameron Huddleston, Life + Money columnist for GOBankingRates. “Most of the best cities for savers are in these regions, where housing costs and everyday expenses are relatively low.”

15 Best Cities for Saving Money		15 Worst Cities for Saving Money
1. Gilbert, Ariz.		1. San Francisco
2. Plano, Texas		2. Los Angeles
3. Lubbock, Texas		3. Oakland, Calif.
4. Kansas City, Mo.		4. Irvine, Calif.
5. Chandler, Ariz.		5. Anaheim, Calif.
6. Virginia Beach, Va.		6. New York
7. San Antonio		7. Santa Ana, Calif.
8. Fort Wayne, Ind.		8. Miami
9. Omaha, Neb.		9. Fresno, Calif.
10. Tulsa, Okla.		10. San Diego
11. Arlington, Texas		11. Stockton, Calif.
12. Austin, Texas		12. Long Beach, Calif.
13. Oklahoma City		13. San Jose, Calif.
14. Colorado Springs, Colo.		14. Bakersfield, Calif.
15. Garland, Texas		15. Sacramento, Calif.

Additional Insights: The median list price of a home in San Francisco, the No. 1 worst city for saving money, is over three times more than the median list price in Gilbert, Ariz., the No. 1 best city for saving money. The difference between the highest median income ― found in Fremont, Calif. ― and the lowest median income ― found in Detroit ― is $77,496. The range of median monthly rent extends by a whopping $4,000 ― it is $650 in Fort Wayne, Ind., and $4,650 in San Francisco. Sources used to compile the ranking include Census Bureau, TaxFoundation.org, Zillow, U.S. Census QuickFacts, Bureau of Labor Statistics, GasBuddy and Numbeo. All seven factors were weighted equally. For the complete methodology, refer to the article. About GOBankingRates GOBankingRates.com is a leading portal for personal finance and consumer banking information, offering visitors the latest on everything from finding a good interest rate to strategies for saving money, investing for retirement, and getting a loan. Its editors are regularly featured on top-tier media outlets, including U.S. News & World Report, Forbes, Business Insider, Daily Finance, and more. It specializes in connecting consumers with the best financial institutions and banking products nationwide. Contact: Katie Johnston, Media Relations GOBankingRates.com kjohnston@gobankingrates.com 310-297-9233 x116 Photo – http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20160407/352883 Logo – http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130926/LA86996LOGO SOURCE GOBankingRates Related Links http://www.gobankingrates.com

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The Time Is Now To Join The Fight Against Pancreatic Cancer At PurpleStride Phoenix

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., April 1, 2016 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — More patients will die from pancreatic cancer than breast cancer this year, moving pancreatic cancer from the fourth to the third-leading cause of cancer-related death in the United States, according to the Cancer Statistics 2016 report, published by the American Cancer Society. To change the course of this disease, the Phoenix Affiliate of the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network is inviting the community to attend PurpleStride Phoenix. The volunteer-led community celebration taking place on Saturday, April 9, through Scottsdale Civic Center Park will raise much needed awareness and funds to support the mission of the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network to advance research, support patients and create hope. To register and to learn more visit www.purplestride.org/phoenix. “Our goal at PurpleStride Phoenix is to double survival by 2020,” stated Angel Frolander, PurpleStride Chair on behalf of the Phoenix Affiliate of the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network. “PurpleStride gives us the opportunity to come together as a community and take action against this deadly disease while participating in an uplifting celebration of hope.” The family-friendly 5K timed awareness walk/run will include: Registration at 6:30 a.m., event begins at 7:30 a.m. Kid-friendly activities and “purple play zone” Opening ceremony featuring live entertainment Hosted by 3TV news anchor, Nicole Crites from “Good Evening Arizona” Special guest Honorary Chairs include Erkut Borazanci MD, MS, Clinical Investigator from HonorHealth Research Institute and Clinical Assistant Professor at Translational Genomics Research Institute; Tom Dragovich, MD, PhD, Division Chief, Medical Oncology and Hematology from Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center; Vivek Khemka, MD, MBA, FACP, Medical Oncologist from Cancer Treatment Centers of America; and Ramesh K. Ramanathan, MD, Professor of Medicine at Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Director, GI Medical Oncology from Mayo Clinic, AZ. Gold Sponsors: Cancer Treatment Centers of America INSYS Therapeutics Macy’s National Presenting Sponsor: Celgene National Silver Sponsor: AbbVie The American Cancer Society reports an estimated 53,070 Americans will be diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and approximately 41,780 will die from the disease this year. The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network is working to double survival by 2020 by continuing to directly fund research, advocate for increased funding and resources from the national government, raise awareness through community outreach, and provide excellent patient services and support for novel initiatives like Clinical Trial Finder, Know Your TumorSM personalized medicine service and the Patient Registry. Learn more about how you can support your local Phoenix Affiliate and the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network by visiting www.pancan.org. Click to view this year’s PurpleStride PSA and organizational PSA. Follow the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook. About the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network is the national organization creating hope in a comprehensive way through research, patient support, community outreach and advocacy for a cure. The organization is leading the way to increase survival for people diagnosed with this devastating disease through a bold initiative — The Vision of Progress: Double Pancreatic Cancer Survival by 2020. To continue to accelerate progress, a goal to raise $200 million by 2020 is also in place. Together, we can Wage Hope and rewrite the future of pancreatic cancer. Media Contact: Kylee Burkholder Public Relations Associate Pancreatic Cancer Action Network Office: 310-706-3516 Mobile: 419-822-6417 Email: Kburkholder@pancan.org Video – http://youtu.be/fgfqCmz_4uY Logo – http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20111004/LA79914LOGO SOURCE Pancreatic Cancer Action Network Related Links http://www.pancan.org

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PMG LLP Xếp Phoenix Hạng 11 Trong 31 Thành Phố Lớn Trong Hoa Kỳ Địa Điểm Kinh Doanh Thân Thiện Hầu Hết Cho Các Chi Phí

Cleveland, San Antonio, Atlanta Also Seen as Highly Cost-Competitive

NEW YORK, March 30, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — Cincinnati is the most cost-friendly city to do business among the 31 largest U.S. metro areas (those with populations of 2 million or more), according to the 2016 Competitive Alternatives study by KPMG LLP, the audit, tax and advisory firm. Cincinnati’s favorable leasing costs and low property taxes contributed to its first place ranking in the study, which compares key cities across a range of costs and other factors related to doing business. The full report is available here. Orlando, Fla., was the second most cost-competitive location in the large-cities category, followed by Tampa, Fla., Cleveland, San Antonio and Atlanta. Other locations ranked among the top 10 large U.S. cities included Charlotte, N.C., Miami, St. Louis and Kansas City, Mo. “KPMG’s Competitive Alternatives study provides insight into business location costs in cities across the United States and serves as a valuable benchmark for business executives, economic developers and policymakers considering sites for their business operations,” said Ulrich Schmidt, a managing director in KPMG’s Global Location and Expansion Services practice, which helps companies that are expanding, relocating or consolidating their facilities. “Many factors go into site selection decisions, and a study such as ours helps businesses, city leaders and economic development teams begin to consider investments that should ultimately be good for the community and good for business,” he added. The 2016 KPMG Competitive Alternatives study measured 26 key cost components in each market, including costs associated with taxes, labor, facilities, transportation and utilities, as they apply to seven different business-to-business service sector operations and 12 different manufacturing sector operations. Cost Index Results by City The KPMG study revealed that Cincinnati had a cost index of 94.0, representing business costs 6.0 percent below the U.S. national baseline of 100.0. Contributing factors to the top ranking business locations are as follows: Cincinnati has the lowest property-based taxes and industrial facility lease costs, and second lowest industrial land and salary costs. Ohio tax credits applicable to video game production help reduce the effective tax rate for the digital services sector, which also contributed to Cincinnati’s top ranking in the study. Orlando, at 94.4, has the second lowest labor costs, coupled with low costs for both salary and statutory plans and benefits. Office lease costs are also an advantage, helping boost Orlando into second place overall. With a cost index of 94.6, Tampa has the third lowest total labor costs among the group of large cities, with relatively low costs for both salaries and statutory plans and benefits. Despite ranking fifth or higher in all other operating cost categories, Cleveland, at 94.6, has the third lowest industrial lease costs and moderate costs in all other operating cost categories. San Antonio, at 94.7, has the lowest wage costs and second lowest statutory and benefit costs, giving it the lowest total labor costs in the group of large U.S. cities. San Antonio also has the lowest costs for natural gas and for industrial building construction. Office lease costs are also relatively low. Atlanta, at 95.1, has the lowest transportation costs and ranked second for total utility costs, due to its relatively low costs for both electricity and natural gas. Low industrial land costs also contributed to Atlanta’s sixth place ranking overall. Charlotte, at 95.2, has the lowest industrial land costs with competitive costs for electricity, industrial construction and property-based taxes. Miami ranked eighth among the large U.S. cities for overall business costs, with an index of 95.4. Moderate labor costs represent Miami’s primary advantage, while ranking eighth for salary and wage costs, and fifth for statutory and benefit costs and total labor. St. Louis, placing ninth overall with a cost index of 96.1, has the lowest electricity and the second lowest industrial lease costs. St. Louis also has the lowest effective corporate income tax rate, assisted by Missouri’s withholding tax rebate for new job creation and the state’s move to “location of benefit” sourcing for income from services. Like St. Louis, Kansas City, at 96.2, also benefited from the Missouri state tax items listed above, and was second among the large U.S. cities for its effective corporate income tax rate. Low industrial land costs also contributed to Kansas City’s 10th place overall ranking. In contrast to the most cost-friendly cities, San Francisco and New York represent the most expensive large U.S. cities in which to do business, with cost indexes of 104.5 and 104.7, respectively. Despite many cost disadvantages, San Francisco has below-average costs for natural gas and property-based taxes. New York City has the second lowest transportation costs among the 31 large U.S. cities. New York City’s effective corporate income tax rate is also relatively low, ranking sixth among the larger cities studied and benefiting from substantial state and city tax reforms enacted in the last two years. Cost indexes for the 31 large U.S. cities follow. The baseline cost index (U.S. = 100.0) is defined as the average business costs in the four largest U.S. metropolitan areas: New York, Los Angeles, Chicago and Dallas-Fort Worth. KPMG’s 2016 COMPETITIVE ALTERNATIVES STUDY (U.S. Cities with population more than 2 million)

City	Cost Index	Rank		City	Cost Index	Rank
Cincinnati, OH	94.0	1		Houston, TX	97.6	17
Orlando, FL	94.4	2		Portland, OR	97.6	18
Tampa, FL	94.6	3		Denver, CO	97.8	19
Cleveland, OH	94.6	4		Las Vegas, NV	98.0	20
San Antonio, TX	94.7	5		Chicago, IL	98.3	21
Atlanta, GA	95.1	6		Sacramento, CA	98.5	22
Charlotte, NC	95.2	7		Riverside-San Bernardino, CA	98.5	23
Miami, FL	95.4	8		North Virginia, Metro DC	99.4	24
St. Louis, MO	96.1	9		Philadelphia, PA	99.8	25
Kansas City, MO	96.2	10		San Diego, CA	99.9	26
Phoenix, AZ	96.2	11		Seattle, WA	100.8	27
Dallas-Fort Worth, TX	96.2	12		Los Angeles, CA	100.8	28
Baltimore, MD	96.5	13		Boston, MA	101.2	29
Detroit, MI	96.8	14		San Francisco, CA	104.5	30
Minneapolis, MN	96.8	15		New York City, NY	104.7	31
Pittsburgh, PA	97.0	16

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Dorna Sports Races Into eSports With Launch of MotoGP™ Fan World Championship™

MotoGP is the worlds elite motorcycle racing series with 18 Grand Prix’s held around the world each year and attracting a global television audience and fan base in the hundreds of millions. In 2016 MotoGP will enter the booming eSports industry with the release of it’s new free to play mobile game on the App Stores, MotoGP Championship Quest. This free to play mobile game will enable fans the world over from Jakarta to Jerez to engage with the sport and support their favorite riders.

PHOENIX, March 29, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — MotoGP™ will launch a Fan World Championship™ series in 2016 in conjunction with the release of MotoGP™ Championship Quest, the official MotoGP™ mobile racing game which was just released exclusively on the Apple App Store in March before a global roll out on both the Google Play and Amazon App Stores in April 2016. The Fan World Championship™ is a world first in eSports and targets the massively growing global mobile phone market which is expected to reach 2.35 billion units in 2019, up from 1.96 billion in 2014, according to the latest worldwide forecast by technology analyst firm CCS Insight. Photo – http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20160329/348813 In the game, fans of the sport will race to lift their favorite rider to the podium of the Fan World Championship™ during the year long series which aggregates the collective scores of the MotoGP™ riders’ fans and produces a result which is reflective of the fans’ efforts, not the popularity of the racer. “We didn’t want the Fan World Championship™ to be a popularity contest because if it were, the riders leading the live championship would win every week,” said Mark De Simone, CEO of WePlay Media, developer of the mobile game. “Instead we wanted to make it about the fan’s contribution to their rider, effectively democratizing the MotoGP™ field and focusing on fan engagement.” Each week, a Fan World Championship™ podium will be decided and the MotoGP racer with the highest average fan score will win that round, while the fan who contributed the most points to that rider will win the round of the Fan World Championship™. A beautiful trophy will be promptly shipped to the first, second and third place getters along with t-shirts and other swag. A monthly winner will receive a MotoGP™ limited edition Tissot watch. Co-Founder of WePlay Media, Graeme Warring said, “When we took on the challenge of producing a game for the fans of MotoGP™, we did so for all of the fans around the world, not just the hardcore gamers amongst them which is traditionally the domain of eSports. By making the game free to play, we knew we would reach a really broad audience as MotoGP has a truly international fan base. We also needed to ensure that the racing experience would be fun for everyone that picks it up, that their contribution to their favorite rider would be meaningful and that any fan could win if they try. eSports on the mobile platform represents a great opportunity for MotoGP, the racers, teams and sponsors alike, but at the end of the day the Fan World Championship is a series exclusively for the fans.” The game will initially feature all 2015 season MotoGP riders and five Grand Prix circuits. New tracks will be added each month ahead of each upcoming race. As the 2016 series liveries and track signage is confirmed, a 2016 season update will be quickly introduced to ensure authenticity of the experience. Pau Serracanta, Managing Director at Dorna Sports S.L. said, “We are really excited to introduce this game to the fans of MotoGP™, we are very proud of the quality of the game and most importantly we are looking forward to seeing the fan engagement with the riders through the Fan World Championship™. The global appeal of MotoGP™ means that millions of fans around the world follow the championship and this game will give them the opportunity to really connect with the sport and their favorite rider. Download the App here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/id1054859250 For More Information Contact Graeme Warring, COO and Co-Founder WePlay.Media Email graeme@weplay.media + Phone +1 480 234 1914 About MotoGP / Dorna Sports Dorna Sports is an international sports management, marketing and media company, founded in 1988. The organisation has its headquarters in Madrid, and further branch offices in Barcelona, London and Tokyo. Dorna has been the exclusive commercial and television rights holder for the FIM MotoGP World Championship since 1992. With more than 60 years of history MotoGP™ is the pinnacle of motorcycle racing. Dorna has an all-encompassing Grand Prix event management philosophy, with 360º direct involvement in all areas of the MotoGP™ World Championship. Dorna has additional involvement in further motorcycling events, such as the World Superbike Series, FIM CEV Repsol, the Asia Talent Cup and the Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup, which seeks to promote the development of the next generation of riding talent. Visit www.motogp.com and www.dorna.com About WePlay.Media WePlay.Media was founded by 20-year video game veteran Mark De Simone and his partner Graeme Warring to bring to market AAA quality experiences and content to mobile. While games are often what the company produces, it sees itself as a media enterprise, producing content for the mobile audience who spend more time looking at their mobile devices than they do the television. The company has produced mobile apps for major international sports franchises, Hollywood movie studios and syndicated television producers. It is based in Phoenix Arizona and has offices in Manila, Philippines and Shanghai, China. Visit www.weplay.media This content was issued through the press release distribution service at Newswire.com. For more info visit: http://www.newswire.com SOURCE Dorna Sports

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Orkin Xếp Phoenix Hạng 20 Trong Danh Sách Những Thành Phố Hoa Kỳ Có Nhiều Muỗi Nhất

ATLANTA, March 28, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — The Atlanta area tops pest control leader Orkin’s list of Top Mosquito Cities for the third year in a row. Atlanta is followed on the list by Chicago and Washington, D.C. Eight cities in the Southeast are included in the ranking – more than any other region. “Mosquitoes are a major health concern during the summer,” said Ron Harrison, Ph.D., entomologist and Orkin technical services director. “Mosquitoes are known carriers of several diseases, including Zika virus, Chikungunya virus and West Nile virus, so people across the United States – whether their city is on the list or not – need to take precaution to help prevent mosquito bites,” Harrison added. The list ranks cities by the number of mosquito customers served in 2015:

1.    Atlanta	26.  Mobile-Pensacola, Fla.
2.    Chicago	27.  Indianapolis
3.    Washington, D.C.	28.  Flint-Saginaw-Bay City, Mich.
4.    Detroit	29.  Bangor, Maine
5.    New York (+9)	30.  Philadelphia
6.    Dallas-Ft. Worth (+2)	31.  West Palm Beach-Ft. Pierce, Fla.
7.    Nashville, Tenn. (+3)	32.  Columbus, Ohio
8.    Charlotte, N.C. (+1)	33.  Lansing, Mich.
9.    Raleigh-Durham, N.C. (-3)	34.  Knoxville, Tenn.
10.  Boston (-3)	35.  Ft. Wayne, Ind.
11.  Memphis, Tenn.	36.  Tulsa, Okla.
12.  Houston (-7)	37.  Baltimore, Md.
13.  Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.	38.  Greensboro-High Pt.-Winston-Salem, N.C.
14.  Norfolk-Portsmouth-Newport News, Va.	39.  Burlington, Vt.-Plattsburgh, N.Y.
15.  Grand Rapids-Kalamazoo-Battle Creek, Mich. (-3)	40.  Portland-Auburn, Ore.
16.  Greenville-Spartanburg, S.C., Asheville, N.C. (+2)	41.  Buffalo, N.Y.
17.  Albany-Schenectady-Troy, N.Y. (+2)	42.  Shreveport, La.
18.  Cleveland-Akron-Canton (-1)	43.  New Orleans
19.  Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minn. (-4)	44.  LaFayette, La.
20.  Phoenix	45.  Cincinnati, Ohio
21.  Richmond-Petersburg, Va. (-7)	46.  Myrtle Beach-Florence, S.C.
22.  Tampa-St. Petersburg, Fla.	47.  Birmingham, Ala.
23.  Hartford-New Haven, Conn.	48.  Austin, Texas
24.  Orlando-Daytona Beach-Melbourn, Fla.	49.  Kansas City, Mo.
25.  Charleston, S.C.	50.  Macon, Ga.

As temperatures increase, so will the threat of mosquito-borne illnesses like Zika virus. While June, July and August are the prime months for mosquito activity, mosquito season can begin as early as March in the southern part of the United States where temperatures are warmer. Mosquitoes affect people in every state in the U.S. Most Common Mosquitoes in the United States: Aedes Mosquitoes: The most common types of Aedes mosquitoes are commonly referred to as Asian tiger or yellow fever mosquitoes. They can carry and spread Zika virus, Chikungunya virus and Dengue virus. They are most common in the southern United States. Aedes mosquitoes are aggressive daytime biters and also bite at dusk and dawn. Culex Mosquitoes: These mosquitoes are in every state and can carry and spread West Nile virus. They are most common at dusk and dawn. Anopheles Mosquitoes: In addition to spreading Malaria, which has been considered eradicated from the United States, these mosquitoes can transmit dog heart worm and other viruses. They have been found in every state and are most active at dusk and dawn. Zika virus has become a major concern over the past year after thousands of cases were reported in South and Central America, the Caribbean and American Samoa, and more than 190 travel-related cases were reported in the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. “There is no vaccine for Zika virus, Chikungunya virus or West Nile virus. The only protection is preventing mosquito bites, so anyone who spends time outdoors during the spring and summer months needs to take precaution by eliminating standing water where mosquitoes can breed,” said Harrison. Orkin recommends the following tips to help protect against mosquito-borne illnesses: Eliminate Standing Water in Yard Remove standing water from gutters, buckets, toys and other containers, as mosquitoes can breed in just a few inches of standing water. Change water weekly in bird baths, fountains, potted plants and any containers that hold standing water. Keep pool water treated and circulating. Prevent Mosquito Bites Wear long-sleeved shirts and long pants. Use EPA-registered mosquito repellents containing one of the following active ingredients: DEET, picaridin, oil of lemon eucalyptus, para-menthane-diol or IR3535. Eliminate Entry Points Use air-conditioning when possible. Close gaps around windows and in walls. Repair and use window and door screens to help prevent entry. Rollins, Orkin’s parent company, experienced a 9.6 percent increase in mosquito revenue from 2014 to 2015. Visit the Centers for Disease Control site for the latest information on known Zika-affected areas and updated travel alerts. For more information about Zika virus, visit Orkin’s Zika virus page. For more mosquito information and prevention tips, visit our Mosquitoes page. About Orkin, LLC Founded in 1901, Atlanta-based Orkin is an industry leader in essential pest control services and protection against termite damage, rodents and insects. The company operates more than 400 locations with almost 8,000 employees. Using a proprietary, three-step approach, Orkin provides customized services to approximately 1.7 million homeowners and businesses in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Europe, South America, Central America, the Middle East, the Caribbean, Asia, the Mediterranean and Africa. Orkin is committed to studying pest biology and applying scientifically proven methods. The company collaborates with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and eight major universities to conduct research and help educate consumers and businesses on pest-related health threats. Learn more about Orkin at Orkin.com. Orkin is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Rollins Inc. (NYSE: ROL). Follow us on Facebook and Twitter. Photo – http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20160324/347812 Photo – http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20160324/347873 SOURCE Orkin Related Links http://Orkin.com

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