The aquafumigator is a fairly effective protection against insects that annoy people. Cifenotrin is the main active ingredient, which is absolutely safe for the human body. There will be no need to worry about the fact that the whole family will have to breathe harmful vapors of chemicals. This alternative is especially good for homes with small children.
Cifenothrin was invented in Japan. It is capable of destroying bedbugs, flies, cockroaches, ants and mosquitoes. The main thing that will be required is to use the fumigator correctly and observe all safety measures. Only then can you be sure that family members and pets will not be harmed.
Structure
Aerosol "Raptor" has a wide range of effects, affecting various household pests. It contains flavors and solvents. But the main action is based on three insecticidal substances in the composition: piperonyl butoxide, tetramethrin and cypermethrin. They affect blood-sucking parasites as follows:
- tetramethrin (0.2%) has a nerve effect on insects, but does not affect humans and domestic animals due to its low toxicity;
- piperonyl butoxide (0.5%) is a "partner" of tetramethrin or its catalyst, increasing the effect;
- cypermethrin (0.2%) also belongs to nerve poisons and affects bedbugs at the stage of larvae and sexually mature individuals; has the greatest activity during the first 24 hours after treatment.
Important: Active substances act in the event that the insect has not received its portion of the poison. Poisoning continues in the nest, when "communicating" with other relatives.
How does Raptor affect bed bugs?
As soon as the house bug hits the surface treated with the drug, it comes into contact with the particles of the drug, transfers them on its paws to the places where relatives congregate and nest. The ingestion of poison into the body disrupts the conduction of nerve signals in bedbugs and has a neuroparalytic effect. As a result, all vital systems and organs are affected, followed by paralysis and death.
The active ingredient is able to penetrate the strong quinine shell. The parasite's legs are affected first, losing the ability to move. Then the action spreads throughout the body and death occurs. It is also important that even if the bug was able to avoid direct contact with the poison, it will become infected from other insects.
Many about not just an effective, but a professional remedy for bed bugs. Customer reviews show that the duration of the drug intake is up to three weeks. Therefore, not only the adults that were poisoned during processing, but also the larvae that hatched later, die. All this prevents the emergence of new generations of parasites.
Operating principle
The mechanism of action of the "chemical triad" is as follows:
- When the insect moves over the treated surface, the poison remains on the paws.
- Through the chitinous cover, the insecticide penetrates into the body, affecting the nervous system of the bug.
- In contact with other individuals, the insect infects them, they are exposed to the same toxic effect.
- Parasites become paralyzed and die within 24 hours.The poison lasts up to 20 days, but over time its effectiveness decreases.
The effect of poison on bedbugs is weaker than on other indoor pests (cockroaches, ants). They are quite tenacious and quickly adapt to the action of toxic substances. Their survival rate is due to the fact that sprays and aerosols are not so concentrated and their effect is weaker.
Remedy for bedbugs "Raptor"
On a note: If you process the nest itself so that the poison gets directly on the insects, then this guarantees their death. When processing the places of their possible movement, the Raptor cannot completely destroy the parasites, since the active substances are poorly fixed on the surface.
Choosing the most suitable product
Most often, consumers choose Raptor universal products in the form of an aerosol (spray), since this type is the most convenient. However, they are not always effective in the fight against bedbugs (unlike cockroaches, flies and mosquitoes), since a rather large concentration of insecticidal substance is required to destroy these insects, which dissipates and decreases during the spraying process.
Therefore, it is best to use a special "Raptor" aerosol for bedbugs, in which the concentration of the active substance is designed just for the destruction of this particular type of insect. The aerosol is most effective when it hits the source of destruction directly. Benefits are also the absence of traces and the rapid elimination of odors.
To kill bed bugs requires a much higher concentration of insecticidal agent than to affect flies and ants.
As for the Raptor gel, there are some nuances in the fight against bedbugs. Unlike cockroaches or ants, which are attracted by the smell and taste of the gel, bedbugs will not eat the substance, since they are interested in blood... In this case, one can only hope for their bodily contact with the gel, the poisons of which will ultimately lead to the death of the insect. This method is suitable in case of a large concentration of individuals in the room.
Aquafumigator "Raptor" is recommended by the manufacturer itself as one of the means for destroying bedbugs. But since the remedy is universal, its effectiveness in the fight against bedbugs is not always noticeable. With a large concentration of individuals, it is likely that repeated processing will be required.
The fumigators we are used to against mosquitoes are intended for them. This form of bedbug control is absolutely ineffective..
Traps are more suitable for controlling cockroaches, since the bait for them is easy to find. Bedbugs in this case prefer the smell of blood, which is very difficult to imitate. There are no special traps for bedbugs in the Raptor line. On sale from other brands, these are found, however, quite rarely, and are distinguished by their high cost.
The cockroach trap, like the gel, will not attract bedbugs.
Price
The cost of the drug is within reasonable limits. Based on the region, the price varies from 150 to 300 rubles, maybe a little higher. Buy at such prices "Raptor" from bedbugs may well be a person with an average "wallet". One bottle is enough to handle a large room with furniture.
So, in the online store, the approximate prices for this type of product are as follows:
- "Raptor" aerosol from creeping insects (350 ml) is offered at a price of 288 rubles.,
- "Raptor" aerosol for bed bugs (225 ml) costs 357 rubles,
- "Raptor": an aquafumigator insect elimination system is sold for 437 rubles.
The price depends on the volume, shape, type of product and a specific online store or other place of purchase.
How does an aquafumigator work?
If you want to get rid of bed bloodsuckers, you should choose the Raptor aquafumigator for bugs (225 ml). Does it help? This medicine is specifically designed to kill blood-sucking insects.The hostesses like the absence of an unpleasant odor and traces after processing.
The aquafumigator has the following effective composition:
Cypermethrin - 0.2%. Main active ingredient. It affects the chitinous membranes and the gastrointestinal tract of parasites. Once inside, it has a neuroparalytic effect. Maximum effect in the first three days. However, bedbugs continue to shrink for another three weeks, giving them no chance of survival.
Tetramethrin - 2%. The component terminates the activity of Cypermethrin and blocks the transmission of nerve impulses. It is toxic to blood-sucking parasites, but does not harm humans or pets.
Piperonyl butoxide - 5%. It combines all the components of the aerosol and is actually a catalyst. Strengthens the effect of all substances entering the aerosol.
Advantages and disadvantages
Aerosol "Raptor", when used correctly, completely destroys the population of bedbugs, leaving the apartment in a clean state. The tool has a number of positive qualities:
- due to the composition, which includes three strong insecticides, it acts quickly: paralysis occurs in insects and death within 15 minutes after exposure;
- since the concentration of toxic substances is insignificant, it is not highly toxic and does not affect the human body;
- has a barrier function, affecting insects that penetrate into the apartment for 2-3 weeks;
- has a pleasant aroma of jasmine or mint, without causing irritation during processing;
- does not leave stains and streaks after spraying surfaces, does not spoil soft coatings;
- affordable and sold in specialized departments of stores or online stores;
- does not cause difficulties in use: they can process an apartment immediately after purchase;
- one cylinder is designed for a surface treatment of 60 square meters, which indicates its cost-effectiveness.
All these positive qualities are fully manifested when the whole apartment and every corner of it were exposed to the drug. Even if one of the rooms is not infested with bedbugs, they are able to lay eggs in it, so the effectiveness of the impact will be minimized.
You can involve professional exterminators to work, who guarantee a 100% result.
The drug has some disadvantages:
- insufficiently concentrated composition (typical for sprays), which can affect the effectiveness of the destruction of blood-sucking insects;
- bedbugs have the ability to adapt to this remedy, which ceases to affect them;
- versatility of use, that is, it is designed for different pests, which reduces the direction of exposure to a specific insect.
For your information: If the aerosol is purchased, but you are going to spray it after some time, then you need to store the spray can away from heat and light. Its contents are under pressure and can ignite when heated.
Customer Reviews
Igor, Moscow: "Raptor" 100% helps with bed bugs. I checked it myself. I bought 2 spray cans and filled the whole apartment with them. I never saw more blood-sucking parasites.
Natalia, Krasnoyarsk: At first, the bugs did not irritate them: they were few. But when I discovered the whole "herd", I felt uneasy. I bought a Raptor and sprayed their nests. It helped for a while, but then the bugs reappeared. It became clear that the drug acts directly on the parasite, so I had to buy a smelly and more poisonous agent.
Marina, Kemerovo: The appearance of bedbugs in the apartment brought me to a state of nervous stress. An unpleasant smell, crawling red insects, nightmares ... I bought the Raptor, it was recommended as an inexpensive remedy with a good effect. Poured them all over the apartment. I returned a day later and found a mass of dead parasites.I never saw them in my house again.
Maxim, Ryazan: Found bed bugs in the country. I was very surprised and puzzled. The hardware store offered one version of the poison: "Raptor". He did not disappoint me: it does not stink, kills bloodsuckers quickly, and the processing after their destruction is minimal. Recommend.
Sergey, Novosibirsk: Bedbugs appeared in neighboring apartments, so I didn't have to wait long for them in my "mansions". When there were few of them, he coped quite well with folk remedies. But then I noticed their nests and realized that radical measures were needed. I bought the Raptor, I did everything according to the instructions. Some specimens wandered around the house for some time, and then disappeared altogether.
Aerosol "Raptor" helps in the centers of accumulation of bugs, when spraying is done directly on them. That is why some buyers speak negatively about this substance. It is safer to use it in combination with other poisons. This will be a 100% guarantee that bedbugs will disappear from your life for a long time or forever.
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Instructions for use
The Raptor bottle has a volume of 225 ml and a spray bottle for ease of use. You can use other nozzles so that the product penetrates into hard-to-reach places where parasites are located. Therefore, the Raptor is ready for use after purchase and does not require any additional steps. The instruction is written on the can and, if it is followed, the manufacturer guarantees the result.
On the eve of use, the apartment is put on alert. Rooms must be rinsed and vacuumed, cabinets, sofas and other furniture must be moved away from the walls and placed so that it is more convenient to process all surfaces. Wash and process curtains, bedspreads, clothes, bedding at high temperatures.
"Raptor" for bedbugs: instructions
All residents, including pets, must leave the apartment. Flowers should be removed from the premises, aquariums and terrariums should be tightly closed with glass (it is better to transfer them to neighbors). Products, dishes, toys of children should be hermetically packed. Doors, windows, vents in the rooms should be tightly closed.
When processing the "Raptor" for bedbugs, the "Raptor" is already ready for use and with its help the following manipulations are carried out:
- Shake the can to distribute the components evenly.
- Wear personal protective equipment: dressing gown, gloves, mask.
- The agents are sprayed at a distance of 30 cm, with an arm extended forward and the balloon in an upright position.
- One area is exposed to a spray for no more than 2 seconds, so that a wet spot or puddle does not arise;
- Processing is carried out with a solid line, which the bugs are not able to cross.
- Particular attention is paid to the nests in order to spray the parasites themselves and their larvae (treatment of open areas will not give such an effect).
- After the impact of "Raptor" on bedbugs, the apartment is left closed for half an hour, after which end-to-end ventilation is carried out for at least an hour.
On a note: Some people have an allergic reaction when the spray is inhaled and enters the airways. To avoid this, it is important to follow the rules of personal protection and use the instructions for the drug.
"Raptor" is produced in different forms: in the form of an aquafumigator, aerosol, gel and smoke bombs, so you can always choose the most convenient product to use. Smoke bomb "Raptor" from bedbugs well penetrates into the most inaccessible corners and crevices and poses a danger to the most tenacious bedbugs. It is convenient for her to handle unpopulated premises: warehouses, garages, summer cottages (in the off-season). In apartments, such a procedure is dangerous due to the high permeability of a suspension of poisonous particles.
Proper preparation for disinfection
Before processing the apartment, you need to prepare.
Below are the main stages of preparing a room:
- Hide personal hygiene items, food, clothing. They should either be removed from the apartment, or isolated in plastic bags, plastic containers and hidden so that particles of the poisoned substance do not stick to them.
- Pre-clean the surface. You need to remove all unnecessary items, vacuum the floor and upholstered furniture.
- Move furniture away from the walls. This must be done to ensure access to the skirting boards, back walls of cabinets and sofas.
- Wear protective clothing.
- All family members must leave the premises.
- Shake the can before use to mix the active ingredients.
- Remove cap and start spraying. The bottle must be held vertically so that the processing is uniform. The distance between the aerosol and the surface to be treated should be about 20 cm.
- All areas where bedbugs accumulate should be treated. Particular attention should be paid to cracks, places behind paintings, wall clocks, window sills, etc.
