An unpleasant smell that appears in an apartment and small red dots on the bed often indicate that bedbugs have settled in the house. If, in addition, bite marks are found on the arms and legs in the morning, then the search for an effective drug for the destruction of bedbugs becomes obvious.
According to reviews of many buyers, Combat brand aerosols are a very effective remedy for bedbugs. However, are Kombat sprays really effective against bed bugs? How safe are they for humans and pets? The answers to these and some other questions are given below.
Feedback
We drove into a rented apartment with my wife and immediately realized that not only ubiquitous cockroaches live there, but also bed bugs. I bought a Combat Multispray for bedbugs and etched my apartment. As a result, I got rid of bedbugs and cockroaches.
Alexey, Voronezh
general information
The insecticide in question is effective against bedbugs and other parasitic insects. It is interesting that both laboratory studies and practice experimentally prove that the drug is effective not only in the fight against insects, but also against different types of pathogens (including various fungi) that can cause serious harm to human health.
"Combat" from bedbugs will be able to destroy not only adult insects, but also larvae, and even eggs of parasites.
The drug is convenient in that the aerosol bottle contains a ready-made working solution that does not require additional dissolution or preparation. It can be used immediately after purchase.
Structure
All aerosols of the Combat product line contain a number of modern insecticidal substances. So, for example, the main active substances of the bed bug sprays under consideration are imiprotrin, permethrin, as well as cyphenothrin and tetramethrin. These substances act effectively on insects. Therefore, you can use an aerosol regardless of how much the bugs have managed to multiply in the room. "Combat" from bedbugs will help get rid of even a very large number of parasites, including larvae and eggs.
How safe is the product for humans and animals?
Kombat SuperSpray aerosol belongs to the 3rd hazard class (i.e. moderately hazardous agents). It contains a new generation of insecticides from the pyrethroid group. The characteristic features of this group of substances are a high toxic effect on insects in combination with a low toxicity in relation to warm-blooded animals (animals and humans).
The lesser degree of harmful effects on humans in comparison with other groups of insecticides is due to the fact that even if they enter a warm-blooded organism, they will be very quickly removed from it, in contrast to the insect organism.
It is believed that the toxic dose of pyrethroids for dogs and cats may differ. And the amount of insecticide that suddenly, through negligence, entered the dog's body (for example, when licking treated surfaces or inhaling poisonous fumes) and did not harm it, for a cat can be significant.
It's important to know
The problem of bedbug resistance to modern insecticidal agents is very serious today.According to the American scientist Gangloff-Kaufmann, in 2005 in the United States, only about 6% of pest control companies claimed that they would get rid of bedbugs in one visit, but more than 60% of companies guaranteed the destruction of bedbugs in just a few visits.
Spray types
To date, there are three types of aerosols in the Kombat product line for bedbugs, namely: Multispray, Super Spray, and Super Spray Plus. They differ in the breadth of their scope.
Thus, "Combat Multispray" is positioned as a universal drug, which is effective for absolutely all types of parasitic insects that can start in a person's house. At the same time, "Combat Super Spray" for bed bugs, as well as "Combat Super Spray Plus" are highly specialized preparations designed to cope with bed bugs.
Nevertheless, according to reviews, the Combat Multispray aerosol is the most popular. This opinion was formed, probably due to the universal properties of the agent in question.
Recommendations for use
All varieties of Combat preparations are quite easy to use, so they do not need a separate instruction. However, there are some tips to follow:
- Any surface can be treated with the gel, no additional safety measures are required during application, however, direct contact with the poison must be avoided.
- It is necessary to spray the aerosol with gloves and a mask, and a protective suit will not be superfluous.
- The trap should be placed as close as possible to the insect habitat so that the largest number of them become infected. Moreover, the trap is the safest and most inconspicuous type of drug.
- It is best to combine several types of products, for example, a spray and a trap, because you can not guess where the box is located and wait a long time for the insects to become infected. At this time, it is possible to extinguish the foci of propagation with a potent aerosol.
When removing bedbugs, you need to be patient, because neither the Combat nor other drugs are able to destroy the insect population at once. A complete pest control can take from two weeks to a month, and the bugs will remain cohabitants during this period, you need to be prepared for this.
How to apply an insecticide
Despite the fact that the drug as a whole is not toxic to humans, nevertheless, the room should be treated using personal protective equipment, such as face masks and respirators. Before use, the aerosol bottle must be thoroughly shaken, remove the protective cap and adjust the flexible nozzle located on the bottle dispenser. Before using the spray, children and pets should be removed from the room, as well as the windows should be slightly opened in order to provide fresh air to the apartment. The agent should be sprayed so that the surface to be treated is at least thirty centimeters from the person. All corners and baseboards of the room, window frames, joints of walls and ceilings, areas behind paintings and furniture, frames of upholstered furniture, as well as all pipes located in the apartment (both heating and sewer) should be processed.
It is necessary to process not only those surfaces that are undoubtedly the habitat of parasitic insects, but also those areas of the room where eggs or bug larvae could presumably be.
After some time (approximately fifteen to twenty minutes) after processing the room, it can be safely ventilated. Already after a short time after the procedure, the room can be used for its intended purpose.
However, one should not think that this is the end of pest control.Since bedbugs are characterized by the ability to skillfully hide, after the first treatment, some individuals can survive and continue to torment the inhabitants of the house. There may also be some eggs and larvae that were not destroyed during the first procedure. Therefore, after about a week, you should repeat the processing process and thoroughly clean all surfaces in the house. Correctly performed procedure guarantees complete destruction of insects.
Combat Super Bait traps and their effectiveness
The Combat trap from Henkel has a low price, the reagent included in it has a low toxicity, which is important for you and your pets. The trap works on the principle of a chain reaction. A cockroach enters this area and eats poison. In this case, the substance has a delayed effect, when one cockroach comes into contact with other individuals, another mass of insects can become infected - dozens, hundreds of the same as the infected one will die. The insect will have time to bring poison into its nest, which will lead to the death of the clutch.
The manufacturer assures that the traps do not produce an unpleasant odor, do not leave traces, they can be placed in any corner of the apartment next to dishes, furniture and other things. The average cost for 6 traps is 450 rubles, about 75 rubles per trap.
Combat Super Bait traps reviews
The popularity of traps is due to their low cost and ease of use. We have collected customer reviews from open sources characterizing the main advantages and disadvantages of the "Combat Super Byte - a unique action tool (for hard-to-reach places)" traps.
“Powerful tool! All the cockroaches in the apartment have disappeared. But the remedy trapped very quickly loses its effect. Traps are suitable for exterminating a small population of cockroaches. Conveniently hide in hard-to-reach places, can be glued to the wall. I put it behind the sofa, behind the refrigerator, under the closet and on the shelves. Although the manufacturer claims the expiration date of the traps is 3 months, I had to buy new ones after a month and a half, as cockroaches began to appear again. If you bought a package for 6 pieces, then immediately lay out all the traps, otherwise they will simply fizzle out in the box. "
“At first, the cockroaches disappeared, we were glad that the traps were working. But after a week they appeared again. Apparently for our conditions this product was not enough, we will buy aerosol and gel. "
Judging by the reviews, it can be concluded that the tool is effective, but requires regular updating of the traps. It copes poorly with a large number of insects, you need to select additional insecticidal agents.
Benefits
Why do many people prefer to use the Kombat bug spray? This tool has many obvious advantages. Chief among them is its undeniable effectiveness. After all, "Kombat" (bug spray) is capable of destroying other harmful insects.
Also, the processing of the room does not cause difficulties, because it is very simple to use the aerosol. This is facilitated by the packaging features. It is equipped with a special tube that allows you to direct the drug stream to a specific area and helps to effectively treat even seemingly inaccessible places in the room.
The drug "Combat" for bedbugs is safe for people, so it can be used in rooms for any purpose. Also, the product has a pleasant fruity smell, so the presence in the treated room is not accompanied by any difficulties.
Features of the packaging make "Kombat" for bed bugs quite economical. Therefore, the aerosol will definitely be enough to cover the entire required area of the room.
Premises preparation
Before processing, clean, move all furniture away from the walls.Perform mechanical processing with a vacuum cleaner, you will partially destroy the bugs encountered, open the places of their nests and, in general, determine the degree of infection. Remove the bed linen and, along with the curtains and curtains, send it to the wash (from + 50 ° C, both bedbugs and eggs die). If you do not need processing inside the cabinets, fold all the clothes there. Store food and utensils in general in cupboards or wrap them in plastic bags. The same should be done with cosmetics and personal hygiene items. Remove houseplants and cover the tank. Make sure that there are no people and pets in the room for the duration of processing and subsequent until complete weathering. Remove carpets, paintings, and all decorative items from the walls. Disconnect power from all devices in the treated area, disconnect power outlets and switches.
disadvantages
However, the "Combat" remedy for bedbugs still has some disadvantages. The most significant of these is the fact that the drug will only act on those insects that come into contact with aerosol vapors. The same bugs that at the time of processing will be in the shelter or at an earlier stage of development (eggs or larvae) remain alive.
However, this problem can be safely resolved by re-treating the room and cleaning it thoroughly after the procedure.
Henkel Product Overview - Cockroach Combat
Insect repellents are very popular in our area. Walking around a shopping pavilion or a hardware store, a bright box with the inscription Combat Super bait catches your eye. This very popular insecticide remedy for cockroaches is the most successful, it is not for nothing that it has become so popular. The word "combat" is translated from English as "battle". So it is, you have a battle with the invaders of your territory. The most popular among Combat products are the so-called cockroach traps - plastic containers with poison inside.
Combat's product line also includes other product forms such as aerosols, gels and traps. When choosing an insecticide, it is worth considering the number of insects, the area of the apartment that needs to be treated, as well as the presence of pets. You can buy Combat products (gels and other products) on the market, in supermarkets and specialized stores. Below we list the average cost of each product.
Testimonials
You can find a lot of comments from grateful buyers, confirming the effectiveness of the drug "Combat" against bedbugs. Reviews report that the tool is able to fully rid the house of bedbugs and some other parasitic insects, such as cockroaches. Those who have used this drug are advised not to save it when using and treat all the necessary surfaces as thoroughly as possible. Many argue that "Kombat" for bedbugs works at times more effective than any folk remedies.
The use of this substance will help not only completely get rid of parasites, but also save your own time and nerves.
Bedbugs are not gone - further actions
Bedbugs are not gone - what to do
Before taking any action, it is worth understanding the reason for the inaction of the drug. They may be as follows: ignoring the manufacturer's instructions, the drug was bought by a buyer with an overdue date, the remedy worked, and the bugs that appeared are newly born nymphs.
If you are confident in the inaction of the drug, it is worth using the services of specialized services.
