Insects in an apartment or private house create many problems for its inhabitants. They spoil things, bite, spread infection. And living with such neighbors is simply unpleasant. To combat such pests, there are special means - insecticides. "Averfos" is one of such drugs and quite effectively fights against blood-sucking insects that have settled in the house, as well as food pests.
Mechanism of action on bedbugs
The destruction of bedbugs with the help of Averfos is quite simple. The active substance penetrates the pest's body through the chitinous shell and has a deadly effect, paralyzing the nerve cells of the insect. Paralysis can occur even in a few minutes. After that, the bloodsucker has practically no chances.
The poison has the strongest effect within two hours after the procedure. But the active component of Averfos remains on the surface and continues its work for another month. True, under the influence of heat and sunlight, the power of the drug gradually weakens.
What are the advantages of the drug "Averfos"?
Like other products for professional use, "Averfos" is a very concentrated solution (the proportion of the active substance is 48%). It cannot be used in its pure form, and after dilution, the amount of the working solution increases greatly. The efficiency of "Averfos" is high, and in terms of a square meter of premises, the expense of funds will be small.
Note: The average cost of a liter of the drug is about 1000 rubles, for 0.5 liters the price will be about 600 rubles. Usually, one liter is enough to process a three-room apartment, and the breeding rates will be different for each type of insect.
The manufacturer calls the advantage of the insecticide the optimal concentration of the active ingredient per unit of the treated area. This will make it possible for sure to destroy parasites in your apartment - in bed, on furniture and in secluded places where they hide.
The agent retains the greatest activity in the first 5 days after treatment. This period will allow you to kill all adult insects with 100% certainty. The prolonged action of chlorpyrifor smooths out the disadvantage that Averfos itself does not have a negative effect on bedbug eggs. Based on the life cycle of the parasites, all larvae will hatch from the eggs within the lifetime of the Averfos. Repeated disinfestations may be required only after 7-10 days, provided that the housing is highly populated with bedbugs.
Composition and release forms
The active component of the pesticide is chlorpyrifos, the proportion of which in the composition of the drug is 48%. This is enough for fatal effects on bedbugs, as well as cockroaches and ants. In addition, the composition includes solvents, emulsifiers and fragrances that muffle the unpleasant odor of the product.
Averfos is stored against bedbugs for three years, but it cannot be kept in a diluted form, otherwise the effect will be weak. During storage, the lid must be tightly closed. Of course, the product must be removed to a safe place so that children cannot accidentally touch it.
The insecticide is sold in a plastic container. The capacity can be different: 500 ml, liter, five or ten liters.It is a sharp-smelling yellowish emulsion, which is diluted before the start of pest control.
general description
The active ingredient of this insecticide is chlorpyrifos, its share is 48%. The rest of the composition is fragrances, emulsifiers, solvents. The liquid itself is a dark yellow concentrate. The smell is pungent and unpleasant.
"Averfos" is not used in a concentrated form, but is diluted with water. The ratio for each type of insect is different.
Produced in plastic containers with volumes of 0.5 l, 1 l, 5 l and 10 l.
Shelf life - three years, subject to temperature conditions from –10 to + 40 ° C.
Important!
It should be diluted immediately before use, since the product is not stored in this form for a long time, it loses its properties.
Averfos for bedbugs - instructions for use
Instructions for the use of the pesticide recommends diluting the mixture in a proportion of 5 ml of the product per liter can of water. If the apartment has been heavily contaminated, the concentration can be doubled. The same applies to the treatment of soft surfaces, which require more preparation. To carry out a full-fledged baiting of bedbugs in a one-room apartment, you will need a half-liter bottle of the product.
After preparing the solution, the suspension of Averfos is poured into a container with a spray bottle, mixed with water, shaken thoroughly and the procedure begins. The disinsector must wear a suit that covers his hands, glasses and gloves. A protective mask is also indispensable: the acrid, unpleasant smell of the chemical is one of the main disadvantages.
Before you start treating an apartment from bed bugs, you need to prepare it:
- Wash the floors, vacuum thoroughly.
- Close doors and windows.
- Cover the sockets with foil.
- Pets should be removed from the premises, and aquariums and terrariums should be tightly closed.
- Free cabinets and dressers from things and move them to the center of the room.
- Remove bedding from the beds.
- Wash linens and clothes in hot water.
Every centimeter of the room is well treated with a spray bottle. In this case, you need to look into every gap: under the baseboards, the space under the chairs and sofas, under the peeling wallpaper. Bloodsuckers love these hideouts and will try to flee.
When the treatment for bedbugs is finished, the housing is ventilated for at least two to three hours. After the pungent smell of Averfos disappears, you need to wipe the surfaces with a cloth soaked in soap or soda solution. General cleaning of the premises is recommended after two months.
Features of use
"Averfos" has a paralytic effect on insects, which leads to their death. The drug also acts on the larvae.
Insecticides are toxic not only to parasites, but also to humans. Therefore, the following rules should be strictly observed:
- there should be no children and pets in the treated room;
- you must wear a special suit, gloves, respirator and goggles;
- during processing, the window can be slightly opened, but not much, and then ventilated for two hours (the diluted solution evaporates quickly enough);
- do not process bed linen - it must be washed, but it is better to boil it;
- take pillows and a blanket to a dry cleaner or hang out in the cold - pests and their larvae will die from low temperatures (it will be much more effective if these two methods are combined);
- after completion of the procedure and airing, you should carry out wet cleaning with a special detergent - wash where the inhabitants of the house will touch with their hands (door handles, armrests);
- skirting boards, floors under furniture should remain treated for about two months, and only after this time, wet cleaning of these areas is carried out.
Security measures
Before starting to kill bed bugs, you need to worry about your own safety.Averfos is a toxic drug and emits toxic fumes, which means that there should be no strangers in the apartment during processing.
Particular attention is paid to the equipment of the exterminator. If you do not take care of a protective suit in time, you can get severe poisoning. In the event that someone in their household suffers from respiratory diseases, it is better to think about another method of bullying.
Where to buy and how much does it cost?
It is not too difficult to buy Averfos from bedbugs in Moscow or St. Petersburg. It is rarely found in free sale, but online stores will always come to the aid of people.
Considering how much an insecticide costs, one might wonder whether it would be more profitable to turn to specialists. The price of a liter bottle ranges from 1,300 to 1,600 rubles, which is comparable to the cost of professional processing. Store addresses are easy to find in a search engine.
Another option where to buy such poison in Moscow or large cities of Russia is to look into the pest control service. There, poison from bedbugs is unlikely to be cheaper, but the buyer will be instructed on the specifics of use and will be given other useful tips.
Testimonials
We suffered with them for a year, tried a lot. We started with aerosols, then switched to concentrates. It seems to disappear, a couple of weeks and the situation repeats again. I consulted with experts, advised Averfos. The product stinks terribly, but it helps better than others. They did everything according to the instructions, with fear they waited for the result - it would help or again not. The second month is quiet and we sleep well, the good remedy did not have to be used a second time.
Ivan Moscow
We bought an apartment, but didn't notice the specific smell right away. After examining the information on the Internet, I determined that these are bedbugs. I bought Averfos right away, the first one I got in the store. Carried out the processing, closed the apartment for 1 week, then repeated it again. After a month, I aired it well, cleaned it, washed the floors. I solved the problem without much effort. Hopefully etched out the ends.
Elena, St. Petersburg
Pros and cons of the remedy
As practice shows, Averfos is a good chemical that has certain advantages:
- High efficiency, due to which it is sometimes possible to cope with the problem in one treatment.
- The drug is sold in different dosages, and you can choose the right container depending on the degree of contamination of the living space.
- This remedy is afraid not only of bedbugs, but also cockroaches, fleas, flies and other creatures that poison people's lives. The larvae also have practically no chance of survival.
There are also disadvantages, and you will not be able to ignore them. The insecticide has been assigned the second degree of danger, so extreme caution should be exercised when using it alone. Even professionals do not advise using Averfos in everyday life, so as not to harm yourself or family members.
Another drawback is a strong, persistent odor that lasts long enough. To destroy it, you have to ventilate the apartment for several days.
The owners of apartments affected by bloodsuckers are interested in whether Averfos kills bedbug eggs or not. Unfortunately, it is only effective against mature parasites and larvae. Ovipositions remain safe, but when juveniles hatch from them, an unenviable fate awaits them.
Of course, such an effect is possible only if the instructions are followed: reprocessing of the apartment after disinfestation cannot be carried out for at least two to three weeks.
The degree of danger to humans
The existing ban on the independent use of the insecticide is justified by the degree of its danger. But there are times when bedbugs "gnaw", and there are no corresponding services. Then compatriots are forced to become disinfectants against their will. To work with a drug, you need to know its characteristics and possible consequences.
Averfos belongs to the third, moderately dangerous class when it enters the gastrointestinal tract of humans and animals, as well as to the low-hazard fourth class in case of contact with the skin. The response of the body is manifested in a mild local irritation of the skin.
The minimum set of accessories for dealing with bedbugs
The greatest harm to the body is the gaseous form of Averfos in the form of inhalation steam. The hazard class rises to the 2nd. When exposed to the sclera of the eyes, irritation of the mucous membranes occurs.
The safety measures when treating with this insecticide include:
- Appropriate protective equipment for hands (rubber gloves, sleeves), body (overalls), breathing apparatus (gas mask, respirator).
- Removal of people and animals from the disinfection area.
- Providing partial aeration (natural ventilation) of the room.
