Vitality and unpretentiousness to habitat conditions are the main characteristics that distinguish cockroaches from other household pests.
And therefore, choosing a truly effective tool to combat them is problematic. Among other brands, the largest product line from these insects is "Raptor".
Gel, aerosol, trap or aqua disinfectant? It is consciously possible to make a choice only on condition of a detailed consideration of each of them.
Spray can
Cockroach aerosol comes to the rescue where quick results are needed. It is based on two powerful toxic substances: cypermethrin and tetramethrin. These poisons affect the nervous system of insects, causing paralysis.
Auxiliary component - piperonyl butoxide - in individual use, it is considered unnatural, but being combined with two active insecticides significantly enhances their effectiveness.
As a result of spraying the substance in the air, an aerosol cloud is formed, consisting of the smallest particles. They penetrate the insect's chitinous cover and kill it in a rather short period of time.
Long-term protection of the treated room is that some part of the drug settles on the surfaces, and the surviving cockroaches continue to contact with him, collecting it on their paws during movement.
Before using the aerosol from the Raptor, the room must be prepared. Open cabinets and cabinetsif processing will be carried out in the kitchen, then food and dishes desirable to make outside. While spraying insecticide indoors there must be no other family members or pets. If there is an aquarium or a terrarium, then if possible they are carried out or covered with glass and the compressor is turned off.
Terms of use:
- holding the balloon upright, shake it vigorously several times;
- spray the drug on all surfacesand then directing the jet up as close as possible to the center of the room;
- insect accumulation sites, as well as the possible zones of their habitat and the paths of movement process with special care;
- leave the room and close it for 15 minutes;
- after the specified time, treated room, ventilate.
After 2-3 weeks, the procedure is desirable to repeat, in order to destroy the new cockroaches that will appear from the eggs.
One cylinder is enough for processing the area of 50-60 m2. Spray can "Raptor" from cockroaches price in the range of 200-240 p.
Gel
This remedy is based on a pyrethroid insecticide. lambda cyhalothrinwhich exhibits contact-intestinal and residual effects. The gel has a slow effect: insects do not die immediately, but become carriers of poison.
Moving over the treated surfaces, the parasites collect particles of the substance on their paws and carry it to their nest. Thus, their large population is destroyed and even those individuals that are not in contact with poison outside the nest die.
On a note! The gel will help get rid of cockroaches, even if they are large in number. But you should not expect a quick result when applying it!
Terms of use:
- the room must be thoroughly cleaned;
- apply a gel around the perimeter of the room with dotted lines or a point; pay special attention to places of possible accumulation of insects;
- leave the product on surfaces and do not rinse until cockroaches disappear.
If for some reason a part of the gel is removed, but this area must be reprocessed.
Tuba has a thin nose, thanks to which it is very convenient to apply. And the consistency of the drug allows it to remain attractive for cockroaches for a long time. Raptor gel from cockroaches does not cause allergic reactions and in the process of processing does not require the use of personal protective equipment.
Gel is economic release form and one tube is enough for processing a room of 10 m3. Its cost is on average 220-250 p.
Trap
The cockroach snare Raptor are good because they are invisible and do not carry a potential threat to human health. They can be placed in hard-to-reach places for children and pets and left there until the end of their validity period.
The bait works on the same principle as gels.. It has the form of a small box with a poisoned substance inside. Cockroaches penetrate through the side slots, eat a poisonous treat and carry some of it on their chitinous cover to the nest. Thus, a chain reaction occurs - insects become infected from each other and after some time the whole colony is destroyed.
Lambda cyhalothrin, being a contact-intestinal substance, enters the digestive tract of the cockroach, infects the central nervous system and paralyzes an insect. Half an hour later it dies.
Terms of use:
- clean up the room;
- free the traps from packing and place them as close as possible to the cockroach habitats;
- leave the bait for the entire duration of the insecticide - about 2 months.
For a positive result 2-3 baits should be installed for every 10 m2. If necessary, after 2 months the old traps are changed to new ones.
In one set there are six baits, and its average cost is 190-230 r.
Aquafumigator
Akvafumigator also call smoke grenade. The main active ingredient is cyphenothrinexhibiting a neuroparalytic effect. It has a residual effect, as a result of which a large number of insects are destroyed.
The preparation in the form of a vapor-forming agent placed in a metal container. Upon contact with water, a chemical reaction occurs, as a result of which poisonous vapor is released. Due to its high penetrating power, steam fills the entire room and reaches the most inaccessible places. Cockroaches inhale insecticide and soon die.
In the application of this drug is very simple:
- aquafumigator and bag with the substance must be removed from the packaging;
- the capacity to establish in the center of the processed room;
- pour liquid into container;
- place the metal container inside the container with liquid;
- leave the room and close it for 3 hours.
After 3 weeks, it is advisable to repeat the treatment. in order to destroy the new individuals hatched from eggs.
This tool is good because it does not require the presence of a person in the process of action. Steam easily penetrates into every crevice and other places of possible habitat and movement of insects. It shows a residual effect, and therefore ensures complete disposal of insects. It is characterized by low toxicity for humans and pets.
The average price of one aqua-fumigator is 470-530 p.
Choosing a remedy for cockroaches, it is necessary to assess the extent of the lesion and determine what effect is needed. To get rid of a small colony quickly, an aerosol is quite suitable, but if there are many insects, then in this case it is more expedient to use a gel or several baits. And aqua-fumigator will allow you to clean the entire room without your presence and without carrying out any heavy manipulations.
Useful materials
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- The most common types of us: red and black. How do they differ and what to do if you saw a white cockroach in your apartment?
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- Can cockroaches cause physical harm to a person, for example, to bite or crawl into the ear and nose?
- A detailed article on how to get rid of them, the most effective ways to combat and prevent.
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