One 5th and 6th grade winner will be selected for those grades for each state from which qualified entries are received.

Students across the country are encouraged to help
others learn ways to protect against tick
and mosquito bites and the diseases
they can transmit through this contest.

Get hints on how to win,
and learn the rules.

There will be two national grand
prize winners, one from each grade.
Each national winner will receive
a wall plaque and a check for $1,000.

Entries must be postmarked by or on
April 18, 2011 so get to work.

Click to see who the previous winners are!

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CDC contact: JLavelle@cdc.gov, 970-225-4220 DEET Education Program: info@deetonline.org, 1-888-NO-BITES (1-888-662-4837)