The destruction of insects is carried out independently or using special services. The most effective method is spraying with chemicals. An insect repellent is called pest control. Self-administration of insecticides is allowed, provided that the instructions are strictly followed.
Room Processing - Preparatory Procedures
Crawling, flying insects settle in the apartment. Some of them lead open life - flies, mosquitoes, others skillfully hide - mole, cockroaches, ants, bed bugs, fleas, etc. In order to destroy the pest colony as quickly as possible, it is necessary to find their habitat, nest or calculate the trajectory of movement. You will have to process one room or the entire apartment. Preliminary, you need to carry out preparatory procedures:
- Vacuum
- to wash the floors;
- move the furniture away from the walls;
- clean dishes, food;
- hide clothes;
- cover the aquarium, terrarium, insectarium or move to another room.
The choice of a suitable product depends on the number of pests, their varieties.
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The term "pest control" in Latin means the removal, destruction of insects. Provides for the use of chemical, biological, physical methods of control. By disinfection is meant the destruction of microorganisms.
Types of effective drugs
Poisoning of insects is carried out by sprays, aerosols, dusts, powders, poisonous baits, solutions.
Aerosols, sprays
Sold ready-made in bottles with a convenient spray. The average volume is 250 ml. Enough to handle a three-room apartment, a small house. Before disinsection, remove the protective membrane, shake the can. They process walls, floors, furniture at a distance of 20 cm.
The maximum concentration of the drug is observed for the first 2 hours. The drug destroys adults, nymphs of different ages, larvae. It remains to act for another 7 days. After 2 weeks, you should repeat the disinsection to fix the result, the destruction of the larvae emerging from the eggs.
Aerosols, sprays contain several active components at once, which eliminates the addiction of insects to poison, enhances the effect. Preparations do not spoil furniture, do not leave stains, many contain fragrances or do not smell.
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Sprays, aerosols are effective against flies, mosquitoes, fleas, moths.
The best drugs:
- Raptor;
- Raid;
- Clean house;
- Dichlorvos;
- Antimole.
The average price of 250 rubles. During operation, you need to be careful, use rubber gloves, a mask or a respirator.
Concentrates
The destruction of insects in the apartment, the house is carried out in compliance with the rules of the instruction. Initially, you need to prepare the room, wear rubber gloves, a respirator, a protective suit. There should not be other people, animals in the room.
Immediately before processing the apartment from insects, prepare a solution according to the instructions.The indicated amount of concentrate is dissolved in room temperature water, mixed thoroughly, poured into a household spray bottle. Spray the walls, ceiling, furniture on the back, skirting boards, floor.
Drugs are effective for the first 2 hours. Kill adults, nymphs of different ages, larvae. Remain valid for another 2 weeks. Repeat apartment processing after 14-20 days. If a microencapsulated agent is used, its properties are stored for up to 6 months.
Concentrates are effective against almost all types of insects living in the house, apartment. For one pest control, you can destroy a whole column of pests. The disadvantage is unpleasant odor, high toxicity.
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Means of a new generation - odorless microencapsulated, retain properties from 1 month to 6, do not mix with air, do not pose a danger to humans.
Effective insect control products:
- Executioner;
- Tetrix;
- Fufanon;
- Cucuracha;
- Get;
- Delta Zone;
- Tsifoks.
The cost of an insecticide is from 250 rubles. up to 3000 rub. per 10 ml. It depends on the manufacturer. You can buy in a specialized store, from representatives of the sanitary service, it is possible to order online.
Poison bait
Used to destroy ants, cockroaches, wasps. Insects equip nests in hard-to-reach places where insecticides do not penetrate when processed independently. The gel bait contains poison, flavorings, and flavorings. Poisonous treats insects eat faster than regular food.
In this case, it is not at all necessary to look for the location of the nest of pests, the insects themselves will bring the poison inside. Mass death of the colony is observed at the end of the week. Gel baits are laid out dotted along skirting boards, behind furniture, on window sills, in places of possible movement of insects.
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Means do not smell, leave no residue on the surface, easy to clean. Sold in special tubes in the form of a syringe with a thin dispenser. The price of the bait is from 50 rubles. up to 500 rub. After application to the surface, it acts for 2 months, does not lose its properties under the influence of light.
The best drugs:
- Absolute;
- A great warrior;
- Ant-eater;
- Clean house;
- Raptor.
With a large number of insects, additional treatment of the house, apartment with an aerosol, spray, solution from a concentrated emulsion is recommended.
Fumigators
They are used to combat flying insects - moths, flies, mosquitoes. They are made in the form of spirals, special devices, where a plate impregnated with insecticides or a bottle with liquid is inserted. Act fumigators begins with the release of toxic substances into the air.
Spiral more suitable for the street, but often used in the apartment. Set on a non-combustible surface, set on fire. Poisonous smoke is released that destroys pests. Pest control is carried out with an open window. The disadvantage is an unpleasant odor. The poison enters the body of the insect through the respiratory tract.
Fumigators in the form of small tidy appliances are especially popular. Effective against mosquitoes, moths. They are powered by electricity, plugged into a wall outlet. They begin to act in 5 minutes. Leave for the whole night, turn off in the afternoon. The plate is enough for one use, liquid for 30 days.
Effective Fumigators:
- Raptor
- Raid;
- Mosquitol;
- Gardex.
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Separately, products for children based on feverfew are produced. The substance is obtained from Caucasian chamomile and is a natural insecticide. During operation, the characteristic aroma of chamomile is highlighted. It has a beneficial effect on the nervous system, improves sleep.
The price of the fumigator from 350 rubles. up to 700 rubles., depending on the configuration. You can buy in a specialized store, household departments of supermarkets, retail outlets in the market.It is possible to order online.
Self-disinfestation
You can poison pests in an apartment in 1-2 procedures, if done correctly.
- Prepare the room, clean, move furniture if necessary.
- Remove pets, other people, close windows, doors, cover with tape, cling film, sockets, ventilation shafts.
- Wear a protective suit, rubber gloves, and a respirator.
- Spray the apartment in an outstretched position, 20 cm should remain to the surface.
- To process walls, floors, window sills, skirting boards, furniture on the back side, if necessary, a ceiling. Pay special attention to places where insects have been found.
- Leave the apartment closed for 2 hours.
- Ventilate thoroughly.
- Carry out wet cleaning in places where hands will touch. Finally neutralizes the action of the poison soap solution with the addition of baking soda.
Re-processing of insects is carried out after 14 days. With a strong infection at home again after 21 days after the first pest control.
Professional extermination of domestic insects
Sanitary processing of premises is carried out by special services - public, private. They resort to the services of companies in case of unsuccessful self-pest control. The difference in the availability of professional equipment, in connection with which the processing is better. Concentrated insecticides are used.
The insect killing service uses methods:
- dry processing - spray powders, dusts;
- wet - the use of solutions, aerosols;
- gel - lay out poisonous baits.
To increase the effectiveness often use several methods of struggle.
The most effective is disinsection with insecticidal solutions. Spraying of apartments, houses is carried out with special equipment - a fog generator. In the process of pest control, hot or cold steam is released. When warm particles are released, they stay longer in the air, penetrate into the most inaccessible places.
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Cold fog method acts similarly hot fogbut settles faster on the surface.
After thorough processing, the insect control service inspects the apartment and house after 2 weeks. If live pests are found, the room is sprayed again. The services of private firms are always more expensive than the state SES, they vary depending on the region. In Moscow and St. Petersburg, the cost of disinfestation by the civil service is within 2200 rubles. per house, 5-room apartment, private - from 1600 rubles. for a one-room apartment.
To achieve the arrival of the state SES, it is necessary to go through a series of bureaucratic procedures, to wait for a certain time when the brigade is vacated. When contacting a private company, it is enough to conclude an agreement, pay for services.