Bug Zapper: My Latest Strategy in the Battle against the Mosquitos

My latest round in the battle against the mosquitos is this bad boy right here:

Flowtron BK-15D Electronic Insect Killer

 It's so easy to use I didn't even have to ask Mr. MontebelloMom for help.

 

1. Attach the included mosquito attractant to the bottom of the unit, hang it the yard, and plug it in.

 

2. The glowing blue light attracts bugs who like lights, and the chemicals in the mosquito attractant lure mosquitos to the unit.

 

3. When the bugs touch the light it zaps them, and they die.



I placed a white sheet under the bug zapper and this is what I found in the morning.

I'm fed up with the mosquitos in my backyard. I'm hearing people say there are confirmed West Nile Virus cases in Montebello, and L.A. County Vector Control has verified that there are invasive
"yellow fever" mosquitos in Montebello.

I've taken preventative measures, but my family is covered with mosquito bites. We find new bites before the old ones have healed. I'm hoping that by taking these mosquitos out of the population there will be less eggs laid, and less mosquitos in our backyard.

If you purchase a bug zapper via the links above MontebelloMom will get a small commission (4%) from Amazon, at no additional charge to you. The reviews from amazon of this electronic insect killer are excellent, and I can attest that it works in Montebello.

Click below for more information about the 

Flowtron BK-15D Electronic Insect Killer.

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HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!!!!

Going back to work part-time, volunteering, and caring for my family has me very busy these days. I haven't had much free time to update my blog. Please visit MontebelloMom.com's facebook page, for the latest Halloween events in our area.

Halloween & the Price of Candy: Are you ready for Trick-or-Treaters?

550. That is the number of kids who come to our door at Halloween. No joke. I count. The kids get bused in from East L.A. and they're dropped off in front of my door. I used to spend around $100 every Halloween. Since I started using coupons and stocking up early I now spend less than $50 for the same amount and quality of candy.

To get a good deal on Halloween candy you need to read the serving label on the back of the package and do some calculations. Find how many candies are inside the package and divide the cost by the number of candies.

How many Candies Inside?
Serving Size	3 bars
Servings per Container	15
Total Pieces (3x15)	45
Package Cost	$1.25
Price per Candy (1.25/45)	2.7 cents each

A good price on candy is 5-10 cents a piece. Buy candy when it's on sale and if possible use a coupon to maximize your savings. I once bought Pixie sticks for half a penny each!

Good Price for Halloween or Pinata Candy
Mini/Fun Size Chocolate Candy	M&Ms Kit Kat, Snickers	10 cents on sale / 5 cents on sale + coupons
Mini/Fun Size Non-chocolate Candy	Nerds Twizzlers	5 cents on sale / 2-3 cents on sale + coupons

 

 
Halloween is also a great opportunity to clear out the cupboards. Last year we accidentally bought Gushers instead of regular fruit snacks and I had about 2 dozen kid-power-bar type snacks that I received as samples that my kids didn't care for. Both of those went to trick-or-treaters.

One year I gave Play-Doh! It was a hit, especially with the older kids. A good price for the small individual canisters is 15 cents a piece.

Taste Test Fresh Pies at Polly's Pies!

Halloween Festivities: Montebello

 

Halloween Festivities

Friday, October 30, 2015

Cathy Hensel Youth Center

236 George Hensel Drive

Montebello, CA 90640

Kidgits Carnival Event: Shops at Montebello

Simon Kidgits Carnival

Saturday, September 19

Noon-1:30pm

Center Court, Shops at Montebello

 

Kids will have the opportunity to play carnival games and win prizes at the Shops at Montebello's Kidgits Carnival event.

 

Families with children under the age of 10 can try their luck at carnival games, where kids can earn tickets to cash in for prizes: just like an arcade! A clown will also be at the event to play fun games with the kids.

 

 All kids 10 years old and under will receive a carnival theme zippy cup. Kidgits Club members will also get a fun balloon from our Balloon Twisters and a bag of Magic Cotton candy.

 

This event is free for all. Kidgit membership is $5 a year and includes membership perks at sign-up and throughout the year. To become a Kidgits Club member sign up online or at Guest Services. More information on Kidgits and memberships can be found at http://kidgits.simon.com/.

 

Performing Arts Workshops: Montebello

5K Walk: Belvedere Park

Kids Day Out: Glendale

Kids Day Out: 2015

Sunday, September 13

10am - 1pm

Pacific Park Gym

501 S. Pacific Avenue, Glendale, 91204

Free Breakfast for Kids on 9/15: McDonalds

Youth Soccer @ YMCA

 

 

Monterey Park Christian School Parking Lot Sale

Montebello Parade & Mariachi Fun Run

Free Vision Screening & Free Eyeglasses

"Is it better now, or now?" The Lions Club is sponsoring free eye exams & free glasses at it's annual Friends in Sight event. For more information please call 909-598-0554.

Montebello Chamber of Commerce Business Expo

The Montebello Chamber of Commerce is hosting it's annual Business Expo that allows it's members to network and promote their business to local residents and area businesses. The event is open to the public and free to attend. Many businesses offer free samples, raffles, and brochures. The event is oriented for adults wanting to learn more about the businesses in the community, please leave children at home.

 

Montebello Chamber of Commerce

Business Expo

Thursday, August 13

11am-5pm
Quiet Cannon

901 W. Via San Clemente, Montebello

 

 

East L.A. Parade & Festival

Celebrate Mexican Independence Day with the 67th annual East L.A. parade!

East L.A. Parade & Festival

Sunday September 13, 2015

Parade 10:30am

The 1.5 mile parade starts at Cesar Chavez & Mednik and travels west to Gage Avenue

Festival Noon-5pm

Mednik Avenue between Cesar Chavez & 1st Street

Click here for more information.

Project Child Safe: Montebello Senior Center, City Park

 

 

 

The event website reads,

 

"The Montebello Police Department in conjunction with Project Child Safe is hosting a town hall meeting focusing on safe storage of firearms in the home on August 9, 2015 at 10;00am.

Officers will discuss relevant firearms safety in the home. Free firearms locks will be provided thanks to Project Child Safe.

The meeting will be held a the Senior Center located at 115 S. Taylor Ave. at the Montebello City Park.

Bring your children, activities for the children will be provided and facilitated by McGruff the Crime Dog."

 

 

Click here for more information.

 

 

Toy Loan Anniversary Celebration: Potrero Heights Community Center, Montebello

Doggy Play Date, Acuna Park, Montebello

Montebello Art Fest: City Park