Help Reduce Mosquitoes in Your Town with 'Stinger Mosquito Vacuum Trap Out' Program

Help Reduce Mosquitoes in Your Town with 'Stinger Mosquito Vacuum Trap Out' ProgramNew Stinger Mosquito Vacuums Introduced At Lowe's And Home Depot; Offer A Season-Long Solution For Families

SOUTHBOROUGH, Mass., March 6 /PRNewswire/ -- In the United States, the Center for Disease Control recorded over 3,500 human cases of West Nile Virus (WNV) in 2007, resulting in 109 deaths. Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) and Dog Heartworm -- both spread by mosquitoes -- also pose a significant and continued threat this coming year and recent reports from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) state that widespread appearance of Dengue Fever in the continental United States is a real possibility. Mosquitoes pose major health threats, so in response, Southborough, Mass.-based Kaz Inc., manufacturer of the new Mosquito Vacuum, is offering local nonprofits one free Mosquito Vacuum to reduce mosquitoes in particularly buggy areas and get a jump on protecting outdoor spaces this spring. Parks/recreation departments, town spaces, spring youth sports organizations, camps, and family-oriented nonprofits are encouraged to apply; up to 25 lucky winners will be selected on April 2, 2008. In case you don't win, Kaz Inc., a leading global manufacturer of quality healthcare and home comfort products, is proud to launch the Stinger family of Mosquito Vacuums this spring at Home Depot and Lowe's stores nationwide (http://www.FarewellMosquitoes.com).

Stinger Mosquito Vacuums provide family protection using the latest propane-fueled, insect control technology and are developed specifically to help reduce both the annoyance of biting mosquitoes and the risk of dangerous mosquito-borne illnesses in a one-acre area.

To apply, simply tell us what "bugs" you about your nonprofit organization's mosquito-infested outdoor space, and why you need a Mosquito Vacuum to help reduce the population of biting mosquitoes. Email [email protected] or mail to "Mosquito Vacuum Trap-Out, c/o DPR, 45 Village Street Medway MA 02053." Deadline is 5 p.m. on April 1; entries will not be accepted after that date. Value of prize is $300 and winners must pick up their new Mosquito Vacuum at the Kaz offices in Southborough, Mass. by April 15th.

According to Kristin Anderson, Insect Control Brand Manager for Kaz Inc., "These mosquito devices are the best in the business, designed to provide an effective, long-term solution to reducing mosquito populations. We are pleased to offer a new Mosquito Vacuum to area nonprofits to demonstrate the product's powerful benefits while helping families in communities we serve. We believe this is the most powerful and reliable technology and science available, and we are pleased to provide a high-quality mosquito control product to 25 deserving organizations."

Chemical sprays, candles and lotions offer only temporary relief from mosquitoes, but the Stinger Mosquito Vacuum is odorless and silent, providing continuous 24-hour protection from mosquitoes, black flies, gnats, and no-see- ums. Stinger's combination of carbon dioxide (CO2), heat, moisture and exclusive, multi-scent bait makes the Mosquito Vacuum more effective than any other trapping device sold at retail today, according to independent tests. After a quick and easy setup, the Mosquito Vacuum immediately attracts and traps mosquitoes with noticeable results within 30 days. Starting early is the secret to interrupting female breeding cycles, so families and nonprofits should get their own Mosquito Vacuums up and running in advance of Memorial Day, graduation and wedding party festivities.

For more details on the Stinger Mosquito Vacuums (sold as NOsquito in Home Depot stores), visit the product website at http://www.FarewellMosquitoes.com.

About Kaz

Headquartered in Southborough, Massachusetts with offices worldwide, Kaz Inc. is a trusted and dedicated healthcare and home comfort product manufacturer. For over 70 years, Kaz has offered high-quality home environment products since founder Max Katzman's invention of the world's first electric vaporizer. Today, Kaz Inc. is managed by CEO Larry Katzman (Max's son), and the family business manufactures and distributes innovative products worldwide.

SOURCE Kaz Inc.