Doorhangers: Friends don’t let friends keep pests hanging around. These informative doorhangers were designed as a useful way to remind friends and family about the dangers that pests can cause to homes.
	Events: Not sure how to start talking about the issues in your area? Consider partnering with local organizations, speaking at local events, conducting a “What’s Bugging You?” children’s book reading at the library, and many more.
	Blog post: Share positive information with your company or personal blog readers! Debug the Myths has provided an example blog post to use as inspiration for your own blog on the subject.
	Facebook posting: Spread the word on Facebook. Post the suggested message and link in your status to start your friends inspecting and protecting activities.
	Tweets: Use these example tweets on your professional or personal twitter handle to engage consumers with the Debug the Myths brand.
	Videos: Share these videos to provide an easy-to-understand explanation about Integrated Pest Management using the acronym INSPECT.
	Online Button: Download this National Inspect and Protect Week button (to be used every year in the first week of October) to put on the company’s website and it will directly link to the correct page on www.debugthemyths.com.
	Media Outreach Kit: Pitching the media can be a daunting task, but with these tips, ambassadors can feel confident sharing information with the local media. There is also a sample letter to the editor that members can submit to local newspapers and magazines.
	Online Button: Download this Debug the Myths digital button to put on your company’s website and it will directly link to the correct page on www.debugthemyths.com.

Have any questions about how to bring Debug the Myths to your community? Do you see anything that is missing or have any additional ideas for spreading information about this important week? Contact Karen Reardon at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or Becky Johnson at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

If any ambassadors have put on an event or are considering it, please provide feedback to RISE by clicking here.