Clean home from cockroaches: the use of spray, dust, gel and traps

Clean house - cockroach control. Mechanism of action and active substances. What are the most effective forms of release of a clean house. Danger to humans and pets. Safety measures for use in residential areas. Tips and tricks.

The appearance of cockroaches in living quarters for each owner is a problem that must be solved as quickly as possible. We have to resort to the help of insecticidal agents, but the acquired pesticide does not always provide the result that is expected. There can be many reasons, and in order not to waste time, effort and financial resources in vain, it is necessary to study the information regarding a particular drug in advance. When choosing a Clean House remedy for cockroaches, you need to know how the insecticide works, how to use it correctly at home and how effective it is.

Operating principle

Dust or powder from cockroaches. Clean House belongs to nerve agents. When it gets on the chitinous cover, it causes dysfunction of the nervous system, muscle paralysis. Death occurs in a few minutes. It does not have an instant effect, so the cockroach has time to return to the nest, to stain its relatives. In a couple of days, a whole family becomes infected, and only then a mass extinction begins.

Dust A clean house on a treated surface can remain for months. Active components do not decompose under the influence of temperature, sunlight. To eliminate the poison, you need to collect the powder, wash the application sites with a soap and soda solution.

Impact on human health

The most likely routes of possible toxic effects on humans are inhalation of tetramethrin vapor and dermal contact with it or with the surface that has been treated. However, it has been determined by many official research organizations that tetramethrin does not pose any significant risks to human health through dermal absorption. If vapors enter the respiratory system, or a native substance into the stomach, more serious symptoms of poisoning may occur. Tetramethrin is classified as a Group C carcinogen, which includes substances that are potentially carcinogenic to humans.

Symptoms associated with exposure to pyrethroid compounds include skin and eye irritation, hearing irritability or a strong reaction to touch, abnormal facial sensation, tingling sensation, feeling like someone is crawling on the skin, numbness, headache, dizziness, nausea, vomiting , diarrhea, drooling and fatigue. At very high exposure levels, muscle twitching and fluid buildup in the lungs develop.

Advantages and disadvantages

Benefits:

• ease of use;
• economical consumption;
• long-term action;
• low price;
• lack of a pungent odor;
• relative safety.

Disadvantages:

• stains the treated surface;
• it is impossible to apply on the furniture from the back side, pipelines;
• with prolonged use, resistance is developed in the Prussians.

The use of dust requires the use of a respirator, mask; rubber gloves are required.

Pros and cons

Among the advantages of dust insecticides are:

• an economical tool (a small amount of powder is enough for a long time and for a large area);
• low price (from 30 to 100 rubles depending on the region);
• long-lasting effect;
• the product successfully penetrates into hard-to-reach places;
• helps to destroy not only cockroaches, but also ants, fleas, flies, bedbugs, etc.;
• the drug is easy to use (you just need to scatter the powder).

Minuses:

• it takes some time for a noticeable effect;
• the powder "hangs" in the air, it can accidentally inhale and "earn" an allergic reaction;
• it is difficult to completely remove all traces after processing.

Structure

The drug is produced by Russian in the form of a friable white powder. The package contains 50 g of dust. This amount is enough to process 10 sq. m area. Shelf life in sealed packaging is 3 years. After spraying on the floor, change the protection against cockroaches every 2 months.

The active components are insecticidal substances of a wide spectrum of action - malathion, cypermethrin. Piperonyl butoxide is used as a synergist. The basis is talc. Insecticides belong to the third class of danger, with proper use of human health, pets are not threatened. Dust Clean House is allowed to be used in residential premises.

On a note!

Dust is harmful to humans if it enters the respiratory tract, stomach. This situation can arise if the instructions for use are violated.

Dust

It is the most powerful form of release and is considered the most effective. But it should be noted that dust is one of the most toxic substances and can be harmful to health. The composition includes the same components as in the spray, but additionally the dust contains piperonyl butoxide, which is dangerous for humans and animals.

It is necessary to work with this tool as carefully as possible and be sure to use protective equipment. The treatment procedure itself is similar to the steps when using a spray. It is necessary to prepare the room, apply the insecticide, in this case, powder.

At the end of the procedure, open all windows and leave the apartment for a few hours. Upon return, also carry out wet cleaning of those surfaces with which residents and animals come into contact. A soapy solution is used to neutralize the poison.

Dust can be used in two ways, in the form of a powder, which is simply poured onto the surface, and in the form of a solution. The solution must be prepared immediately before use; for this, the powder is diluted in water.

Instructions

The processing of the room should be carried out with open windows, carefully sprinkle the powder, avoiding the formation of dust. In the process of pest control, you need to use rubber gloves, do not eat food, do not smoke. Upon completion of the procedure, wash your hands with soap and water. Ventilate for 1-2 hours.

Dust Clean House is scattered in a continuous strip in places of greatest concentration of cockroaches. Be sure to process the floor behind the furniture, along the baseboards, the space near the trash can, sinks, toilet bowl. With the correct location of the poison, cockroaches come into contact with it more, die faster.

On a note!

Another way of using cockroach dust was invented by buyers. The powder is dissolved in 1 liter of water, poured into the cracks under the floor, in the wall, the space under the baseboards. In this case, the effectiveness of the drug is somewhat reduced, so it is better to use special liquid formulations.

How to use Clean House dust properly?

How to use insecticidal powder? There are two ways to use it at once.

Method 1. Dry

In this case, the dust scatters in places where cockroaches may appear.

Method 2. In the form of a liquid suspension

To obtain a solution, the dust must be diluted with water, poured into a container with a spray bottle and sprayed over the surfaces. This method is ideal for small cracks or crevices.

Important! Cockroaches have a high survivability, so a large dose of an insecticidal preparation is needed to persecute them. In this respect, "Clean House" is considered the most beneficial tool.

In further work with dust, our instructions will help you:

1. Prepare the room for pest control - remove all small items, food, dishes, etc., take small children and pets out of the room.

2. Close windows and doors.

3. Put on protective equipment - respirator, goggles and gloves. This will keep the mucous membranes from getting powder particles.

4. Gently sprinkle dry dust on the surfaces in a thin layer or spray them with an aqueous solution. Use a wide brush or kitchen sponge to spread the product evenly. Subject to processing:

• Floor;
• Space under the sink and behind the refrigerator;
• Skirting boards;
• Panels;
• Place near the trash can;
• The back of the carpet;
• Inter-tile floors;
• Window sills;
• Cabinets (both inside and outside);
• Ventilation holes;
• Cracks in walls and floors;
• Tile tile joints;
• Upholstered furniture - pay special attention to seams and interior surfaces;
• Paths to water and food;
• Door frames;
• Risers of pipes for heating and sewerage.

Cockroaches can settle not only in the kitchen, so it will be advisable to process the living room, bedrooms and toilet rooms

If powder gets on your skin, wash it off immediately under running water.

5. When finished, wash your hands thoroughly, wash with soap and water and wash clothes in very hot water.

6. Wait at least a day, but it is better - a few days. It is not at all necessary to leave the premises, but if you have such an opportunity, you can go on a visit.

7. At the end of the process, vacuum up the remaining dust and mop it up with disinfectant, soap, baking soda or vinegar.

Important! The manufacturing company does not recommend using Clean House powder in rooms with high levels of humidity (bathroom, bathroom, utility room, basement, pantry, etc.). It will quickly absorb moisture and lose its properties. In all other conditions, dust retains its characteristics.

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Remember, even the most effective insecticide against cockroaches cannot penetrate the dense capsule containing the eggs. As a rule, almost all adults and larvae die during the primary processing. Repeated pest control must be carried out in 7-10 days, when new offspring hatch from the eggs. True, this step can be avoided altogether, but for this the Clean House powder should lie in the apartment not for several days, but at least 2 weeks. The hatched cockroaches immediately go in search of food, so they are unlikely to be able to avoid infection.

In order for newly hatched cockroaches to also be affected by dust, the powder must be left for at least two weeks.

Opened preparation can be stored for 3 years. The main thing is that children or pets get to it.

Advice! Do not rely on the fact that cockroaches seen in the kitchen will not appear in the living room. Dust absolutely the entire apartment.

Efficiency

There are different reviews about the Clean House dust. The drug has its pros and cons, which are not always taken into account by buyers. When used correctly, they achieve the desired results in a short time.

For me, dusts are much better than aerosols, concentrates. I bought a clean house. Sprinkled paths in the kitchen, bathroom, toilet. Dead insects began to be found on the third day, all gradually died out in a couple of weeks. At the end of the month, I removed the powder, washed the floor well. When the poison lies on the floor, you need to make sure that there is no food left in the free access for cockroaches, every time before eating it is good to wipe the table with a soap and soda solution. Cockroaches on their paws carry dust, you can get poisoned yourself.

Veronica, Tver

Dust Clean House helps, but the result has to wait. At first I sprayed the Clean House with an aerosol, and then I scattered the paths. The spray does not last long, but kills instantly, the powder finishes off the remaining parasites and newborn larvae.

Tina, Moscow

A warning

Tetramethrin should not be used directly on or near water due to its high toxicity to aquatic species. In addition, homeowners should also take care not to use tetramethrin near food.

“On the recommendation of friends, we bought the Clean House spray. We did everything as written, the bugs seemed to disappear and we relaxed. But two weeks later we found out that we got up bitten again in the morning. It turned out that the treatment had to be repeated in order to destroy the young. We bought this spray again in a double volume and sprayed the apartment twice with a break of a week. Fortunately, this time all the bugs are dead. In principle, we are happy with the tool, for the first time it is our own fault that we did not bring the matter to the end. " Novel

If tetramethrin is used on pets, it is imperative to limit their contact with children for a reasonable period of time, which is at least three days. When using commercial products with tetramethrin inclusion, one should be aware of the other active chemical ingredients that make up the product.

Cypermethrin, which is part of the Clean House, is similar in properties to tetramethrin, with the exception of some minor differences. Therefore, all of the above can be attributed to him.

Other forms of release

The Clean House brand produces:

• spray,
• spray can,
• gels,
• traps.

For the quick destruction of cockroaches in an apartment, it is recommended to combine several forms. Initially, a spray, aerosol is used. The drugs have an instant effect, they quickly kill sexually mature, immature individuals. After disinfestation, it is recommended to scatter the powder, place gel baits or traps. The funds will finish off the remaining pests, prevent re-infection. The action lasts 2 months. The preparations are safe for people and do not contain an unpleasant odor.

How to apply powder correctly

Before using any cockroach powder, read the instructions carefully. Familiarization with the information will avoid negative consequences. All powder products are intended for the treatment of horizontal surfaces. Due to the free-flowing consistency, small particles penetrate into cracks, holes and other spaces under the floor, skirting boards.

Solutions made from water-soluble forms of insecticides will compensate for the disadvantages of the powder. With such compounds, it is easy to process the back side of furniture, pipes, sewers, ventilation grilles.

After the extermination of all cockroaches, the remaining powder should be removed with a vacuum cleaner or with a wet rag. General cleaning will be the end of the process.

Analogs from other manufacturers

There are imported and domestic dusts on sale. They differ in price, active ingredients, but the principle of operation is identical. Effective remedies:

• Phenaxine;
• Absolute;
• Tornado;
• EcoKiller;
• Fas-Double.

The average price of analogs is 50 rubles.

Dust Clean House is more suitable for the treatment of entrances, basements, non-residential apartments, since it remains visible on the surface, there is a possibility of transfer of powder on the body of cockroaches to the table, food. In apartments, gel baits and traps are more often used.

Description of the tool

The preparation Clean House against bedbugs is presented in 3 types of aerosol, spray and dust (powder), let's talk about each separately.

Spray can - is a concentrated emulsion under pressure, available in 600 ml cylinders.The manufacturer promises that this volume should be enough for 80m2 of area, in fact, with high-quality disinfestation, it is only enough for half of the declared one. The composition includes 2 active substances - cypermethrin 0.18% and tetramethrin 0.18%, as additional are solvent, stabilizer, perfume, propylene-propane-butane. The average price is 320 rubles.

Spray - with chamomile extract consists of 3 active substances alphacypermethrin 0.10%, tetramethrin 0.10% and synergist PPB 0.075%. As additional emulgin, preservative, succinic acid, perfume and water are present. It is produced in a plastic container with a built-in 400 ml sprayer, it is stated that it is enough for 50 m2 of the treated area. The price is around 250 rubles.

Dust - the powder form of the drug consists of 3 x active substances: cypermethrin 0.2%, tetramethrin 0.2% and piperonyl butoxide 10%. Piperonyl butoxide is an excellent synergist for pyrethroid compounds such as cypermethrin and tetramethrin. By significantly prolonging their residual activity, one treatment is enough for a long time. The drug belongs to the 4th class of low-hazard drugs. It is produced in packages of 50 grams, the declared consumption is 5 grams per 1m2. The average price for a package of 50 grams is 25 rubles.
Interesting fact: The bedbug smell is emitted by odorous special glands located in the chest in front of the attachment point of the hind legs. They produce a colorless transparent liquid - clopic acid, which evaporates easily in the air, which not only smells bad, but also tastes pungent.

Preparing the apartment for processing

It is impossible to start cleaning the apartment immediately after purchasing the product; first, the preparation of the premises is required. It is quite simple:

• we take children and pets out of the apartment (to relatives, to the village to their grandmother) for 1-3 days while processing is carried out;
• we fold carpets, remove all pictures, remove house plants - all this can be attributed to the balcony, and if it is winter time, then to neighbors or to the vestibule;
• we do the same with food, toys, accessories for pets;
• it is recommended to remove the curtains, but this is an optional measure;
• be sure to carry out cleaning in the apartment, including washing the floors, removing dirt and dust, be sure to vacuum in the room - if you do not eliminate the dirt in the apartment, then the cockroaches will return, no matter what means you use.

Safety measures for humans

Even with the new composition, Dust still remains a toxic drug for humans, therefore, when working with it, you need to observe safety measures:

1. We work in a respirator or at least a moistened gauze bandage.
2. We put on changeable clothes to protect our hands and body as a whole. A jersey with long arms and latex / rubber gloves are ideal.
3. It is recommended to wear plastic goggles to protect the eyes from the ingress of Dust (it can burn through the cornea if it comes into contact with the mucous membranes of the eyes).
4. We open the vents and windows in the treated room, but so that there is no draft. We close the door in the room so that vapors of the product do not get into the rest of the apartment.
5. During work, do not eat or drink, smoke or touch your face or unprotected parts of the body with your hands.
6. After processing, we wash our face twice and wash our hands with soap, rinse our mouth.
7. The first 1-3 days after treatment, neither animals nor people should enter the room. All this time, the windows must be open in the room for ventilation.
8. After that, we rinse the windows in the treated room and continue airing (for a couple more days).
9. Be sure to inspect the room for leftover funds - if there are any, then we remove them and rinse the places where they were.

If you live with people with frequent allergic reactions, autoimmune diseases or bronchial asthma - better not to use Dust and replace it with a safer analog.

Precautions

Despite the fact that the agent has low toxicity, some precautions should be taken:

• there should be no people and pets in the room where the treatment takes place;
• you should wear tight gloves on your hands, you also need to wear clothes that completely cover the body. A respirator or medical mask, goggles are required;
• during processing, the windows must be open;
• after processing, the room must be washed and thoroughly ventilated;
• wash your hands, face and body after use.

Impact on human health

If you follow all precautions, protect the skin, eyes and respiratory tract, there will be no poisoning.

The drug can harm health only in the first hours of treatment, then the molecules disintegrate in the air and are harmless.

Impact on the environment

You cannot just spray aerosol into the air - it is ineffective. Means "Clean House" of any form of release bear minimal harm to the environment - they are certified and labeled "Nature Product". The tetramethrin in the air quickly dissolves if not mixed with other chemicals.

Important! The safety radius is five meters.