The insectoacaricidal agent Taran is intended for the destruction of ticks, as well as cockroaches, bed bugs, ants, fleas, flies and mosquitoes, and the drug is focused, among other things, on household use (and not only by professional exterminators).
From the point of view of destroying bedbugs, Taran can be considered an "underestimated average": poor composition, lack of emphasis in the description on the destruction of bedbugs, lack of active advertising - all this does not contribute to the popularity of the drug, and in general it can be considered little known today. Meanwhile, with proper use, Taran really helps to get rid of bloodsuckers in the house, however, in order to get this effect, a number of important nuances should be taken into account when working (this will be discussed below).
The drug is a milky-white concentrated emulsion of the insecticide zeta-cypermethrin, packaged in 50 ml. 1 l and 5 l. The concentration of the active substance in such an emulsion is 10%. To obtain a working solution for spraying, simply dilute the concentrate with tap water.
The manufacturer of the product is NP CJSC Rosagroservice, that is, the drug Taran is a domestic product.
How effective is it at destroying bed bugs in the house?
For a better understanding of the potential capabilities of the agent and its properties, first of all, you should pay attention to its composition - let's talk about it in more detail ...
Feedback:
“… I didn’t know if it would be good for bedbugs. At our dacha, it is not clear where they suddenly came from, they began to bite me at night, and at the same time they did not touch my husband at all, they only gnawed at me. She spread Taran, sprinkled all the furniture from the garden sprayer, managed it in an hour, plus she also hung up the bed on the street and processed it just in case. I did it, now the bugs do not bite. Normal remedy. "
Zinaida Mikhailovna, Mokshan
Specificity of the mechanism of action
Long-term practice of using the Ram against bedbugs shows the high efficiency of purposeful action. Immediately after direct contact with the pesticide, the action of Zetacypermethrin is triggered, which causes a malfunction of the sodium-potassium pump in the membranes of the parasite's nerve cells. Increasing regeneration of the nerve impulse develops, which is manifested by progressive muscle tension, and then leads to paralysis and death of the insect.
Especially valuable is the contact effect of Zeta-cypermethrin, which provides the maximum effect when baiting bugs. These bloodsuckers will never approach the poisoned bait, so it has no analogues in terms of the mechanism of action. It is interesting how the Taran acts on bedbugs - the reagent penetrates through the chitinous cover and spiracles, which is not characteristic of any known poison. That is why the agent is almost instantly delivered to the insect's body.
The adults are affected first, and the larvae die immediately after hatching and contact with the treated surface. Therefore, the complete destruction of the entire colony occurs after some time, provided that the effect persists for up to one and a half months. A distinctive feature of the Taran remedy for bedbugs is the complete absence of an unpleasant odor.All thanks to the exclusion of various harmful chemical impurities from the composition.
Some helpful tips
Even despite the fact that Battering ram is really capable of effectively and quickly destroying bedbugs, this does not mean that after processing the premises, the problem with bloodsuckers will be solved once and for all.
Below are some practical tips to help you significantly improve the effectiveness of bed bug control:
- It should be borne in mind that bedbugs can enter your apartment from neighbors. If the paths of such migration are not blocked, then no matter how effective Taran is, the parasites will come back from the neighbors after a while. A good option can be the joint simultaneous baiting of bedbugs in several apartments at once;
- In advanced cases, treatment should be carried out in the entire infected area at once. If you process the bedroom today, and in a week - the hall, then this processing option will be ineffective;
- It should be processed only with a freshly prepared solution of Taran. If the solution has already stood for several days, then it is better to prepare a new one;
- As noted above, the ram does not destroy the eggs of bedbugs, so you need to tune in in advance to re-processing a couple of weeks after the first (to destroy the larvae hatched from the eggs). By the way, most insecticides have practically no effect on bedbug eggs, or they have minimal effect, although advertising of drugs may contain statements about the total destruction of all bedbug eggs after the first treatment.
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How to choose the right remedy for bedbugs
Composition and release forms
The composition of Taran against bedbugs includes 10% Zetacypermethrin with a pronounced insect-acaricidal property, which belongs to the group of third-generation drugs. The presence of auxiliary components - an emulsifier, antifoam and antifreeze. And the addition to the chemical composition of several hyperactive isomers of the synegizing property provides an increase in the resistance of the poison.
Thanks to ordinary distilled water in the base of the insecticide and the odorless Zeta-cypermethrin, the Taran bug repellent has a reduced level of danger.
A modern insecticidal preparation in the form of a concentrated emulsion is packaged by the manufacturer in 50 ml bottles and diluted to a working consistency. For industrial purposes, special packaging is provided in plastic cans of 1 and 5 liters. In any case, in order to fully understand whether the Ram helps from bedbugs, when using it, you must strictly follow certain rules.
How to prepare a solution
The emulsion must be diluted immediately before its use and applied as directed no later than 8 hours after dilution. The concentrate is mixed in a convenient container with running water, vigorously shaken for 5 minutes continuously, after which it is poured into a spray unit:
- generator;
- multi- or subcompact sprayer;
- knapsack sprayer;
- or a spray gun on a mechanical drive.
The main thing is that the unit ensures uniform spraying of the emulsion over the entire treatment area.
Ram from bedbugs - instructions for use
If you plan to destroy bedbugs directly in the apartment, you must strictly adhere to the instructions for using Taran. Before work, you need to isolate all residents, do not forget about pets, dishes and food supplies. First, you need to stock up on personal protective equipment - a respirator, protective suit, gloves and goggles, which will have to be spent pretty much.Without them, it is almost impossible to avoid contact of the skin with the working substance.
The most likely locations for the bed bug colony to be treated first are:
- All sides of the sofa and armchairs;
- Bed without mattress;
- Mattresses, especially in the seam area;
- Plinth and gaps;
- Areas of the wallpaper on the wall;
- Around ventilation grilles;
- Furnishings, including the bottom from the inside and from the floor;
- Back side of portraits;
- Carpets.
For tiles, lacquered wood, parquet and plastic, 50 ml are consumed per 1 m2 of area, and for carpets, twice as much is required.
- The prepared solution of Taran is poured into a spray bottle or spray bottle and all possible foci of localization are treated, and the consumption of poison for bedbugs is determined strictly individually for each surface, spraying at a safe distance from the surface of at least 20 cm;
- The treated room is kept for about a day, and then ventilated for at least 120 minutes;
- Carry out wet cleaning with a solution of soda or detergent, pay special attention to places of contact with a person. Leave the baseboard area and the area under the beds intact.
When self-processing with Taran, all used wardrobe items must be thoroughly washed. For effective destruction of bedbugs, the treated area must be closed for 24 hours. After wet cleaning, you can return to normal life.
Despite its high efficiency, the ram does not kill bed bug eggs. And with a strong contamination of the room, another disinfestation may be required, which is carried out after 14 days. This time is enough to hatch larvae, which are not yet capable of reproducing their own kind.
If the product comes into contact with the skin, eyes or inside, it is necessary:
- Wash the affected area of the body with laundry soap;
- Rub your eyes with warm water and 0.5 teaspoon of baking soda;
- Try to induce vomiting before the ambulance arrives and remove the intoxication of the body with Regidron, Smecta or activated carbon.
What safety measures need to be followed when using the Ram
The active substance of Taran is quite toxic for humans and pets, however, the working solution itself, due to the low concentration of zeta-cypermethrin, does not pose a particular danger.
Nevertheless, as with most other insecticidal agents, when working with Taran, you must follow the instructions and follow basic safety rules:
- Processing should be carried out with long sleeves and a hood;
- It is advisable to wear goggles on your eyes, rubber gloves on your hands;
- It is very important to use a respirator, and in the absence of it - at least a cotton-gauze bandage moistened with water (namely cotton-gauze, and not just gauze!);
- Avoid contact with eyes, nose and mouth.
There are no known cases where zeta-cypermethrin would lead to the development of allergic reactions upon contact with the skin. At the same time, when it penetrates the respiratory tract and the digestive tract, it can cause severe poisoning, accompanied by dizziness, nausea, pain in the head and abdomen.
If the handler feels unwell, he should quickly leave the room and go out into the fresh air. If the product gets into the eyes, rinse them with water, if into the stomach, induce vomiting and drink 10-20 tablets of activated carbon. In all cases of poisoning, see a doctor.
Where to buy and how much does it cost?
The modern market offers dozens of hardware stores where you can buy a ram from bedbugs in Moscow or St. Petersburg at an affordable price.If you do not have enough time to search, you can order the product via the Internet, just go to the forum or find out the addresses of the stores through the search engine. In most cases, ramming against bedbugs will cost from 350 rubles. per bottle with a capacity of 50 ml.
The cost will differ depending on the place of sale and the seller's margin, so it is impossible to say exactly how much an individual order will cost. Alternatively, you can purchase it from specialized sanitation services, and it is better to place an order for professional disinfection of the premises from bedbugs.
Pros and cons of the remedy
Like all insecticides, Battering Ram has a number of advantages and several disadvantages. Both of these aspects point to the need for a professional approach to bedbug control. The specialists will take into account all the key features and follow the instructions for working with the poison.
Pros:
- Economical;
- Acaricide (affects ticks);
- Highly active against most insects;
- Without smell;
- Optimal price / consumption ratio;
- Not addictive to bedbugs;
- High percentage of efficiency up to 98%;
- Approved for residential use;
- The ram is freely combined with other poisons.
Minuses:
- Requires dilution first in a small container;
- Special approach to processing;
- Departure from the house of residents;
- Time and effort spent on cleaning.
A ram against insects will help to provide yourself and your loved ones with a calm, comfortable life without bed bugs, but experts do not advise you to immediately start independent processing. It is in vain that many think that they can cope on their own. Not everyone is able to clearly adhere to the instructions, as evidenced by reviews on the use of the drug.
Testimonials
When our apartment was literally flooded with bugs, many poisons were tried. And once on the Internet, my husband and I stumbled upon a special tool under the formidable name Taran, but did not dare to try it. There are too many rules in the instructions, and you have to buy special clothing equipment, and this is an extra expense.
As a result, they called our SES service and were very pleased with the work done. We would not have been able to cope with such a front of work, but they did everything in a coordinated manner with the help of special equipment and various mixtures. After 3 weeks, they will come again, do the reprocessing.
I see many here write about unsuccessful attempts. The reason, most likely, is that people often use professional tools incorrectly and try to do everything on their own. But we made sure that everyone should do their own thing.
Review 1. Yana, Moscow
It is simply unbearable to dilute the solution and destroy bedbugs. Whether in cylinders or without them - you crawl on all fours for three hours, then you don't know how to get up and the stars are in front of your eyes. With age, you can not argue, to engage in self-persecution retirees are not in control. Not everyone can afford to buy and wear overalls, as well as extra free time to hunt insects. Therefore, without hesitation, I decided to contact qualified specialists. I am very satisfied, they processed everything quickly and efficiently.
Review 2. Elena, Yekaterinburg
Contraindications
But, despite the moderate degree of danger of the drug, not everyone can work with it. There are contraindications to its use:
- age under 18;
- epilepsy (including the remission stage), mental disorders;
- pregnancy, feeding;
- neurotic conditions;
- diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, endocrine system, respiratory system (chronic);
- tuberculosis in any of its manifestations;
- asthma;
- allergy to the components of the drug;
- diseases of the liver, central nervous system, kidneys, cardiovascular system;
- eye diseases (conjunctivitis, etc.);
- skin diseases (eczema, erosion, dermatitis);
- serious blood problems (leukemia, iron deficiency anemia).
Sometimes even the safe becomes dangerous.With the listed diseases in the "arsenal", the risk of poisoning and other health problems in contact with such drugs increases significantly.
Output
The high efficiency of the Ramming agent and the strict requirements of use are confirmed by the numerous reviews of buyers who were fighting bedbugs in the apartment. According to statistics, about 87% of them try to order pest control exclusively at SES. The specialists of such companies, endowed with specific powers and knowledge, will competently prepare the composition of the required consistency, and disinsection of all foci of localization of bloodsuckers will be done.
Video: The work of the SES service for removing bedbugs
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