Scope of application
The Austrian manufacturer of fly repellent "Agita" offers a truly universal drug that will help you get rid of flies, fleas, mosquitoes, cockroaches and other insects belonging to the genus of arthropods in the shortest possible time. In addition, the agent perfectly destroys cockroaches and even ants.
This drug is widely used in the livestock sector. Also, the use of "Agita" fly repellent is justified in places where a large number of cattle attracts parasites. The smell of animal waste attracts flocks of flies, making it very difficult to keep the farms clean. However, this drug helps to cope with even the most difficult situations.
The effectiveness and effect of the drug
This drug is very effective, and the effect, if used correctly, lasts for a long time.
The agent takes effect within 5 minutes after contact with the insect, because the nervous system of the fly is affected, and it dies. In a day from the time of treatment, all annoying insects are destroyed.
Agita is considered a very effective drug and will really help solve the problem of fly infestation.
You won't see these insects in your home for about 8 weeks. But the duration of the drug depends on the method of application. When sprayed, the effect will last up to 6 weeks, and when applied with swabs or applied dry, up to 8 weeks.
"Agita" fly repellent: main characteristics
This drug is available in the form of beige-colored, water-soluble granules. They have no smell. This tool belongs to a type of insecticide.
Before buying, you should pay attention to the packaging. It should be in the form of a plastic jar, on the neck of which a protective seal must be installed. If it is torn off, then it is not recommended to purchase such a product.
It is also worth paying attention to the fact that the granules of the Agita fly repellent are so small that the composition looks more like a powder.
Where to buy and how much does it cost?
The cost of "Agita" is not very high and anyone who needs it can buy it. It can be ordered from online stores or directly from specialized stores.
On the Internet you can find a remedy at a price of 120 rubles. up to 2700 p.
The advantage of ordering goods in online stores is the delivery of the product directly to your home, but there is not always a guarantee of its quality.
In addition, Agita can be found in stores specializing in insect repellent chemicals.
Composition and storage
The poison is made on the basis of thiamethoxam, the proportion of which is 10% (in the form of a concentrate). In addition, the Agita fly repellent contains an auxiliary component - ticosene. This substance is a pheromone that effectively attracts insects to the poison. Also, the preparation contains 100% sugar or lactose.These components are also the favorite food of pests.
According to the instructions, the Agita fly repellent should be stored in a tightly closed cabinet at a temperature of at least -10 degrees and not higher than +30. In this case, do not break the original packaging. After the expiration of the warranty period, the drug is subject to mandatory disposal. It is strictly forbidden to store expired poison.
Flies in the house: why are they dangerous
Of course, flies are not the most dangerous insects that can appear in the house. They do not drink blood (with the exception of the flies) and do not cause the same disgust that occurs when "meeting" bugs and cockroaches. Indoor flies annoy humans when too many of them arrive. The buzzing of these insects is annoying. But the problem of flies' neighborhood is not only their importunity. They can cause many health problems, as they are carriers of infectious agents:
- dysentery;
- typhoid fever;
- paratyphoid;
- cholera;
- tuberculosis;
- poliomyelitis;
- helminthic and protozoal invasions, etc.
One fly on furry paws carries up to 50 thousand pathogens
If flies appear in the apartment, they will land on everything: dishes, food, personal items. So there is a risk of catching an infection.
Is the drug dangerous for humans?
Before breeding Agita fly repellent, you should pay attention to the precautions. According to GOST, this drug is considered to be of low hazard, since it belongs to category 4. This means that with a short contact with human skin, the product will not have a negative effect on it. However, this does not mean that the poison is absolutely harmless. Therefore, to work with liquid, it is imperative to prepare a protective suit and a respirator.
During work, do not eat, drink water or smoke.
Safety measures when working with the drug
The active substances in the Agita powder do not bring any particular harm to human health. However, as in working with any chemical poisons, you must follow the safety rules:
- Before processing the premises, it is necessary to protect the skin and mucous membranes, and for this you should wear a gown, rubber gloves, sealed goggles and a respirator.
- Hide all food, water and utensils so that poison does not get on it.
- Smoking, eating food and any liquid during processing is prohibited.
- After finishing the treatment, the hands and face are washed with warm water using soap, and the mouth is also caressed.
- All residues of the drug that were not used during processing must be disposed of.
- At the end of the period of action of the product, all treated surfaces are wiped with a solution of soda ash.
- It is not necessary to carry out the treatment to persons under 18 years of age, pregnant and lactating women, as well as allergy sufferers.
- Further use of containers from the drug is prohibited.
If the substance is accidentally swallowed, it is necessary to drink activated charcoal with plenty of water and consult a specialist.
How to apply?
Since the solution itself is aqueous, it must be diluted with a liquid. In order for the components of the product to dissolve better, it is recommended to use water at room temperature.
The granules are mixed in a container until a homogeneous composition is obtained. To apply the product, you can use:
- Fuzzy brushes. With their help, the solution is applied to some areas of the surface.
- Sprayers. With the help of special sprayers, the composition is applied at the sites of infection.
Hazard Class
- It is not recommended to use this product for surface treatment.intended for contact with food, feed, feeders and drinkers for animals, as well as directly with animals.
- Do not spray Agita on dirty, porous and freshly whitewashed surfaces.
- Sink and drain are not safe ways to dispose of the drug.
- Also, poisoning is possible if the product gets on the skin during treatment, mucous membranes or in the stomach.
"Agita" is a low-risk agent, therefore side effects from its use are possible only in case of violation of the dosage.
How much water do you need to add?
This issue is worth considering in more detail. The dosage of Agita fly repellent is indicated on the package. But remember: the ratio of powder to water must be respected according to the norms. If it is wrong, then the drug will not be effective.
Based on this:
- When contaminating an area of no more than 40 m2, 80 ml of water will be required per 10 g of the product.
- If more than 160 m2 of the territory is infected, then 400 g of the drug and 320 ml of liquid will be required.
If the infection occurred in the place where it is undesirable to apply the poison on the surface, then you must proceed as follows:
- Cut strips from cardboard, paper or thick fabric.
- Apply a product to them.
- Attach the poison strips to the ceiling.
If it is necessary to prepare a solution for application with a spray gun, the dosage will differ:
- To treat up to 20 m2 of an infected area, you will need to mix 100 g of the drug with 0.8 liters of water.
- To get rid of insects on an area of up to 80m2, it is necessary to dilute 400 g of the poison in 3.2 liters of liquid.
After treatment with a spray, the effect of the product lasts up to 1.5 months.
Agita reviews
Oleg
Of the main advantages of the Agita tool, I would like to highlight the fact that it literally works on the spot. Flies and gnats, which are frequent guests in my house, die almost instantly. I really like that the drug has a long-lasting residual effect. After treatment, insects do not bother me for more than a month.
Yaroslav
When I was advised this remedy, I did not quite understand how it can protect against insects for a long time. But after I personally tried it, I was convinced that it was possible. This is where the chemical industry has come. For the whole summer I carry out processing twice. And during the whole warm season neither flies nor mosquitoes bother me. Of course, after applying Agita, many flies are lying on the floor, which must be removed. But this is not a problem, because the main thing is that the chemical does its job well.
Irina
Of course, the effectiveness of Agita is at the highest level. I really liked that after processing there are no flies or other insects in the house for a long time. However, for me there is still a certain drawback here - this is the price. I have to work on quite large areas. As a rule, it takes me two or three containers of 400 g each. So I have to calculate how much money needs to be spent on one treatment. Of course, I will keep in mind that this tool completely eliminates flies, but I will also try to find some cheaper, but no less effective analogue.
Features of the use of funds
Before you start using the poison, you need to take into account some rules:
- It is possible to treat the territory with the drug only in the absence of animals and people who do not take part in the application of the solution.
- For the tool to be most effective, it is recommended to process at least 30% of the contaminated premises or area.
- Animals should not be allowed to come into contact with surfaces treated with Agita.
- The drug should never get into feed or equipment intended for processing food products.
- It is possible to bring animals into a disinfected room only after the poison has completely dried.
- After mixing the components of the solution, the liquid must be used completely.
- It is not recommended to spray in rainy weather.
Advantages and disadvantages
The drug has both positive and negative sides. You should start with the benefits of using this tool, since there are a lot of them:
- Versatility that allows you to direct the agent to fight not only flies, but also other similar insects.
- Ease of use.
- No harm to human health when used correctly.
The drug has minor drawbacks that do not affect its effectiveness in any way. So, you can distinguish an unpleasant odor that comes from both the powder and the solution. But it is observed exclusively in the process of applying the solution, and disappears when the work is completed.
Feedback and recommendations from users
Experienced livestock breeders and gardeners recommend this remedy as one of the most effective. At the same time, the price of the drug is notable for its availability.
Also, experts share their secrets for the destruction of insects using "Agita":
- In order to quickly get rid of wasps, you need to prepare special baits. They are made from food substrates, on which a little dry poison is poured. After that, it is enough to place the baits in the room at the rate of 3-5 blanks per 10 square meters. In this case, it is necessary to ensure that the destroyed wasps do not fall into the dishes or food.
- Reviews of the Agita fly repellent also suggest that this drug is quite effective in fighting mosquitoes. To do this, it is necessary to make a 0.4% suspension with the addition of water and apply it to frames, glass and other places where insects accumulate. It is also worth spraying basements and cellars with this solution. After that, the mosquitoes will disappear for a long time.
- To destroy cockroaches, it is necessary to prepare a 1.1% aqueous suspension and treat with it all possible routes of parasites. Most often they are found in cracks between baseboards, water pipes, sewers, cracks in walls, and many other places. You can also prepare traps to fight cockroaches. However, it is important to ensure that they do not interest children or pets.
- "Agita" copes well even with bed bugs. To get rid of them, it is necessary to prepare a 0.8% solution of the poison and treat it with all possible habitats of parasites. They usually accumulate not only on the beds themselves, but also under the baseboards, carpets, wallpaper and furniture.
- Fleas can hide in similar places. In addition, annoying parasites often live in cluttered basements, damp cellars and in places where debris accumulates. To get rid of jumping parasites, it is necessary to dilute a 0.8% solution of the poison and treat the surfaces of the infected premises. It is recommended to discard all rubbish beforehand. In some cases, additional treatment may be required, but most often fleas disappear for a long time.
- There are many varieties of ants, but they all differ in vitality. However, this does not mean that it is impossible to get rid of such “neighbors”. In order to destroy red and black parasites, it is necessary to trace the paths of their movement and places of accumulation. All these zones must be treated with a suspension of water and the poison diluted in it. Traps are also helpful. For them, it is better to use non-food materials. 3-5 pieces will be enough to protect 10 m2 of territory from parasites. However, it is imperative to ensure that pets or children do not have access to the traps.
As a rule, after using the drug "Agita" insects and other pests disappear for a long time. Due to this, reprocessing can only be carried out if the parasites reappear.
In addition, do not forget that we are talking about a rather strong drug. Therefore, it is imperative to use personal protective equipment and avoid direct contact with the poison. Also, it is necessary to remove all animals and children from the cultivated area.If ingested, the agent can cause severe poisoning. If this happens, you need to quickly go to the hospital.
Actions in case of poisoning
If the precautions are not followed for some reason, a person can get intoxication. It manifests itself with the typical symptoms of poisoning - gastrointestinal disorders and allergic rashes.
If you find these symptoms measures should be taken to eliminate them:
- Rinse your mouth with water, take activated charcoal.
Activated carbon is absorbent, which can help with poisoning - In case of contact with eyes, also rinse thoroughly with clean water and then apply eye drops such as albucid.
- In case of contact with skin, wash these areas with warm water and laundry soap.
If the patient's condition does not improve after the procedures, it is necessary to seek medical help.
The drug has proven to be effective and safe when used correctly. You can buy it in specialized hardware stores or online trading platforms. The cost varies from 150 to 2000 rubles. Reviews posted by users of thematic forums about this tool are positive.
Fly traps
If you do not want to use powerful insecticides in your home, take a look at these fly control products. They are completely safe for humans, there is no risk of poisoning. In addition, they are very inexpensive and can be installed anywhere in the house. Operating principle: to lure an insect and fix it on the surface, eliminating the risk of their "escape" from the trap.
Sticky tape can be a good option, just hang it up and pests, attracted by pleasant aromas, stick around it. Since a special sticky composition is applied to the surface and the poison, they can no longer fly away.
When it comes to fly-catching sticky tapes, we all remember with horror the creepy yellow sticky spirals that hang from the ceiling in bunches and which you constantly bump into with your head. Forget about these vestiges of the past.
The Swiss company Swissinno offers an alternative solution to this issue - window fly traps. The trap is attached to the corner of the window, does not interfere with you at all, fits well into the interior and effectively catches annoying flies.
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Special fly traps with natural baits will also be an excellent solution. You just need to put the bait into the trap, pour water, and then the trap will do everything for you. Natural bait lures insects like a magnet. As soon as the fly gets inside, it can no longer get out to freedom. Here's an example of such a trap:
SWISSINNO - Fly Trap.
- the radius of action reaches 20-30 m.
- 100% sustainable solution - natural bait
- multiple use (bait can be purchased separately)
- cost - from 790 rubles
Buy for 785 rubles
Learn more about modern flycatchers and read reviews on their effectiveness here.
Flies for indoor use
These devices fight insects in slightly different ways. The units are equipped with UV lamps that generate heat and attract pests. Some lamps are equipped with propellers that draw insects into the container where they die. Another type of lamp strikes flies with a discharge of current, killing them instantly when they hit a special grate.
Advantages of shredders:
- no insecticides - the best solution for rooms where children and pets live
- 100% efficient
Disadvantages - high price.
For premises with a small area (up to 20 sq. M.), We can recommend the SWI-15 portable exterminator from SWISSINNO - this is a real all-rounder, capable of quickly cleaning the room not only from flies, but also from mosquitoes, horseflies, midges, etc. The voltage and UV lamp work in tandem, attracting and destroying huge populations of insects.
- The shredder is equipped with a built-in battery
- waterproof case
- price - from 6500 rubles
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What are the health risks
A couple of words should also be indicated about what kind of flies are capable of being dangerous for a person. Their intrusiveness is not yet such a problem as the fact that they are carriers of pathogenic bacteria. Insects can carry any kind of infection on their paws, because they often like to feed and crawl on various decay products. Regardless of the species, these creatures are capable of serving as sources of infection with the following diseases:
- spread of eggs of worms;
- typhoid (abdominal) and paratyphoid fever;
- tuberculous diseases;
- diphtheria;
- polio and others.
The introduction of parasites into the body of a person or animals is possible if there are too many different flies in the house and they are unhindered crawling on food, which then, a person can eat. You should not eat those dishes that have remained open for a long time on the table and on which these insects have stomped.
