What is the most effective poison for cockroaches? Effective poison for cockroaches Modern harmless remedies for cockroaches

The appearance of cockroaches in an apartment is an unpleasant event. The proximity to these insects causes disgust and anxiety. At the first sign of “settlement” of uninvited guests, it is necessary to take measures to exterminate them. The modern chemical industry offers a wide variety of toxic agents that can be used at home. When choosing a drug for treating cockroaches, you need to clearly understand the composition, principle of action and features of application. Otherwise, you may not achieve a “killer” effect or even harm yourself and your household.

Dangerous neighborhood

It is known that when living in a person’s apartment or house, cockroaches feed on food and waste (even excrement of people and pets). Therefore, it is scary to imagine what kind of infection these insects can bring on their paws, crawling from dirty waste to food. Cockroaches are mechanical carriers of:

• pathogens:
  • acute intestinal infections;
  • plague;
  • leprosy;
• more than ten types of protozoan cysts;
• helminth eggs;
• some viruses, including polio pathogens.

Cockroaches leave their secretions everywhere, in which pathogenic organisms can remain viable for a long time

The presence of cockroaches in an apartment can cause other problems:

1. Thus, the secretion secreted by insects can cause irritation of human skin, including the formation of blisters and abscesses.
2. Dry larval skins and “corpses” create a favorable environment for the life of house dust mites, which, in turn, can cause allergies, including asthmatic manifestations.

The main method for exterminating domestic cockroaches is the chemical method. When choosing a purchased product, we are accustomed to being guided by advertising or advice from experienced people. A reasonable approach involves a detailed study of the composition. You don't have to be a chemist to understand the properties of insecticides. The proposed table will help you get to the bottom of it and choose the best “poison” option for cockroaches.

Insecticides that may be included in preparations for cockroaches - table

Active ingredient	Characteristic	Action	Note
Organophosphorus compounds (OP) - disrupt the functioning of nervous system insects, causes serious damage to muscle tissue - as a result, insects die.
Diazinon	Colorless liquid with weak smell	Contact; intestinal	Advantages: wide spectrum of insecticidal action, most of these compounds decompose quite quickly into non-toxic components (does not accumulate in water, soil, vegetation) FOS residues in food products quickly decompose during heat treatment. Flaws: high toxicity to mammals, ability to penetrate intact skin and cause poisoning.
Sulfidos (bytex, fenthion, lebaicid)	Colorless liquid with weak smell	Contact
Dimethyldichloro- vinyl phosphate (DDVP), dichlorvos	Colorless or yellow liquid with an aromatic odor
Chlorpyrifos	White crystalline substance	Contact
Karbofos (malathion)	Light brown liquid with an unpleasant odor	Contact; intestinal, fumigation
Methylacetophos	Colorless liquid with odor	Contact
Pyrethrins and pyrethroids have a strong effect on the nervous system of insects and provide a rapid paralyzing “knockdown” effect.
Pyrethrum	Green powder	Contact	the effect is more pronounced at lower temperatures. -synthetic pyrethroids retain a residual effect on treated surfaces for over a month.
Neopinamine (allethrin, tetramethrin)	White crystalline substance; insoluble in water	Fumigation
Permethrin (ambouche, vismetrin)	Viscous brown liquid, odorless	Contact, fumigation
Sumicidin (fenvalerate)	Wettable powder, dust, granules	Intestinal; contact
Cyhalothrin	Colorless, odorless, crystalline substance	Intestinal; contact
Organochlorine compounds (OCCs) affect the nervous system of cockroaches and cause irreversible paralysis.
Hexachlorane (HCCH, hexachlorocyclohexane)	Used in the form of dusts, emulsions, suspensions, pencils, aerosols	Intestinal, fumigation	resistant to environmental influences, has a long residual effect (1–3 months) highly toxic Long-term use of this component has led to the resistance of cockroaches (now practically not used).
Carbamates - affect the nervous, endocrine, and hematopoietic systems of insects.
Propoksur (baigon)	Insoluble in water, soluble in organic solvents	most effective when ingested	relatively rapid decomposition in the external environment.
Other chemical groups
Boric acid (Borax, Koba, BAF)	white crystalline powder, easily soluble in water	Intestinal and mixed contact-intestinal.	resistance cannot develop to boron-based drugs with prolonged exposure causes damage to the reproductive organs in females; destroys digestive system cockroaches
Sulfonamides (sulforamide), aminohydrazones (hydramethylnon)	Gel-like baits have been developed on their basis.	Intestinal	The drugs have a delayed insecticidal effect
Phenylpyrazoles (fipronil)	is included in gel baits and container baits	Contact, intestinal	Paralyzes the central nervous system insects
Neonicotinoids (imidacloprid, acetomiprid, nitenpyram)	Crystalline substances of white, yellowish or cream color, soluble in water	Contact, intestinal	In small doses they have a stimulating effect, in large doses they cause paralysis of the nervous system.

Specialized cockroach repellents

For ease of use, insecticides are specially processed into different formulations. The most common cockroach repellents come in the form of:

• aerosols and sprays;
• dustov;
• liquid products (solutions, emulsions, gels, etc.);
• solids (granules, pencils);
• poisoned baits;
• fumigation agents (aquafumiators).

To fight physical method Sticky traps are used.

Sprays and aerosols

The aerosol form of cockroach repellents allows (when sprayed) solid or liquid particles of the toxic component to be suspended in the air. Such drugs, as a rule, act only at the moment of spraying and do not provide long-term protection. Exceptions are concentrated sprays, which should be used to treat potential routes of cockroaches entering the apartment. For example, Raptor "Barrier".

Cockroach repellent in spray cans is the most effective way to control pests in the “here and now” mode. However, for the successful use of aerosols, it is necessary to know for sure where the centers of cockroach colonization are located. And this is not always easy to determine, since insects lead a hidden nocturnal lifestyle.
Using aerosols against cockroaches gives the fastest effect

Advantages of aerosols:

• instant effect;
• easy to use - does not require specific skills;
• possibility of “spot” processing.

Disadvantages of aerosol products:

• high degree of toxicity;
• short-term effect;
• for treatment, it is necessary to carefully prepare the room to prevent accidental contact of the insecticide with work surfaces and objects;
• effectively copes only with adult cockroaches.

The most effective aerosols according to consumers:

• Raid against cockroaches and ants, 300 ml. Active ingredients: cypermethrin, imiprotrin.
• "Raptor" universal, 275 ml. Active ingredients: tetramethrin, cypermethrin, imiprothrin.
• Raid Lavender against flying and crawling insects, 300ml. Active ingredients: cypermethrin, prallethrin, imiprotrin.
• “Clean House” from insects super universal (double spray), 600 ml. Active ingredients: cypermethrin, tetramethrin.
• “Varan”, dichlorvos against cockroaches, bedbugs and ants, 440 ml Active ingredients: tetramethrin, permethrin, piperonyl butoxide.

Insecticidal bait traps

Cockroach bait traps are very popular. These are special container boxes with poisonous “filling”. The design allows cockroaches to “enter” and “exit” freely. Insects that love to crawl into secluded places will not miss such a house, and even with a pleasant-smelling bait inside. Insecticides of such traps are usually of the contact or intestinal type with a “delayed” action. This was done so that every cockroach that tasted the bait would not only poison itself, but also spread the poison to its relatives. Bait stations - the most aesthetic drug against takakans

Pros of traps:

• Convenience. It’s easier to use - take out plastic containers and place them around the apartment.
• Safety. There is no direct human contact with the toxic substance. In addition, the containers are equipped with adhesive tape, so they can be secured in places out of the reach of children and animals.
• Aesthetics. Invisible and leave no traces.

• delayed effect - usually the effect occurs after two weeks of use;
• The bait can dry out quickly, so it is better to use traps in damp areas.

The success of using insecticidal traps largely depends on the active ingredients. Reviews for traps of the same brand can be radically different. They helped a lot for some, but were useless for others. Here everything depends on the level of “resistance” - the habituation of cockroaches to a particular substance. Therefore, try several options and carefully read the ingredients.

1. BoyScout “Help”, against cockroaches, 6 pcs. Active ingredient: fipronil.
2. "Raptor", 4 pcs. Active ingredients: cyhalothrin.
3. “Dohlox Instant Poison”, 6 pcs. Active ingredient: fipronil.
4. “Clean House”, 6 pcs. Active ingredients: cypermethrin.
5. Combat Super Bait 4 pcs, Active ingredient: hydramethylnon.

Glue traps

A glue trap is a simple method of extermination measures without the use of chemicals. These are small cardboard house structures with a sticky base inside. Cockroaches, crawling inside the trap, become firmly “stuck” and cannot get out. This method of pest control is more suitable as an additional method than as a primary one. The main thing is to place the “sticky houses” where the largest number of cockroaches are likely to be concentrated. And the more traps you place, the greater your chances of getting rid of those pesky longhorned beetles.

The following sticky traps are especially popular among consumers:

• Argus;
• "Mashenka";
• Help;
• "Taiga";
• "Block".

Baits and traps will not have the desired effect in cluttered rooms.

You can make glue traps yourself by following the video instructions.

How to make a sticky cockroach trap: video

Insecticidal gels

Gels - modern form use of poisonous drugs. In addition to poison, they contain cellulose, glycerin, water and other components. This formula allows you to reduce the rate of evaporation and absorption. Therefore, the gels continue to act for a long time. The principle of operation of the gel is the same as that of insecticidal bait stations. The active ingredients are usually the same. The jelly-like composition is available in a tube or syringe. The poison in the form of a gel should be applied in dotted lines at the places where cockroaches “move” in the apartment.

Insecticidal gel and traps of one trademark have one filling. Therefore, if the use of bait stations did not give the desired effect, the gel most likely will not help either.

Pros of insecticidal gels:

• ease of application;
• low consumption of funds;
• long-term effect.

Disadvantages of the gel form:

• surface contamination;
• long wait for results.

Gels in syringe packaging are convenient to dose by pressing on the piston

In order not to wash baseboards and other surfaces after using the gel, you can apply the preparation to strips of paper and place them in the right places: around the perimeter of the kitchen, under the table, stove, refrigerator.

1. "Dohloks." Active ingredient: fipronil.
2. "Clean house". Active ingredient: chlorpyrifos
3. "Absolute" Active ingredient: chlorpyrifos.
4. Help Active ingredient: fipronil.
5. "Trap". Active ingredient: fipronil

Dusts against cockroaches

Dust is a widely used form of poison in powder form. In such preparations, insecticide particles and talc or kaolin (neutral fillers) are mixed.

The substance has a “killer” effect when it comes into contact with a cockroach’s body - small particles stick and slowly poison the insect. The advantages of using dusts include:

• the drugs are equally effective at high and low temperatures;
• It is convenient to pour the powder into hard-to-reach places;
• the active components of the powders are low-toxic;
• low price.

Disadvantages of dusts:

• At excess humidity In the treated area, the dust rolls off, forming lumps.
• The powder is easily blown away by air, so it cannot be used on vertical surfaces.
• The drug leaves traces.

One packet of dust is enough for a one-time treatment of an apartment.

The method of using the dust is simple. They are sprinkled with:

• holes and cracks in the walls, door frames, thresholds, cracks along baseboards, facings, ventilation vents;
• back surface of furniture.

The most popular brands of drugs are:

1. "Phenaxin". Active ingredients: sumicidin, boric acid.
2. “Clean House” Active ingredients: cypermethrin, tetramethrin.
3. "Face-Double". Active ingredients: zeta-cypermethrin, sumicidin.

Cockroach crayons

Insecticidal crayons consist of ordinary chalk, glue and poisonous components. Use chalk to “draw” lines where cockroaches like to live. The action is similar to dusts - contact. To get poisoned, a cockroach just needs to crawl along the drawn strip.
The main disadvantage of cockroach crayons is soiling

Pros of crayons:

• low price;
• low consumption;
• controlled application - you can easily make a “poisoned” pattern only where it is needed.

Disadvantages of crayons:

• soiling;
• It is not convenient to use on all surfaces.

The disadvantages of crayons would be their attractive packaging. Since childhood, I have heard many stories about how children often mistook insecticidal crayons like “Mashenka” for candy and were seriously poisoned. Of course, this problem has more to do with adult oversight. But still, I think that poison should look like poison, and not like a delicacy in a beautiful glossy wrapper.

The best insecticidal chalk according to customers:

1. "Mashenka." Active ingredient: chloropyphos.
2. "Clean house". Active ingredient: cypermethrin.
3. "Titanic" Active ingredients: cypermethrin, fipronil.
4. EUROGARD Active ingredient: cypermethrin.
5. "Tornado" Active ingredient: cypermethrin.

Boric acid against cockroaches

In cases where it is impossible or undesirable to use potent contact drugs, you can prepare food baits yourself based on.

Poisonous baits based on boron compounds can be different depending on whether boric acid powder or its aqueous solution is used:

• liquid,
• hard,
• pasty.

As a “tasty” base you can use:

• mashed potatoes;
• sweet syrups;
• cereals;
• bread;
• beer.

Solid baits are placed in lids and placed in areas where cockroaches “walk.” In the liquid version, soak cotton wool or rags with the solution.

Proper handling of insecticides

For each drug there are detailed instructions for use with a detailed description of safety measures. Do not ignore these instructions. General safety rules when treating an apartment for cockroaches are as follows:

• Treatment with aerosols and powders should be carried out at open windows, windows in the absence of people or pets.
• If you are using powder or aerosol products, do not forget about respiratory protection - wear a mask or respirator.
• To protect your skin from insecticide particles, wear appropriate clothing and gloves. After processing, these things need to be soaked in a soap-soda solution.
• Cleaning must be done 3–6 hours after treatment with chalk, dust or gel. wet method(soap-soda solution) on those surfaces where dust can accidentally get on food or dishes. In other places the powder can be left for 6 weeks (until the end of the period active action drug).
• When working with insecticides, it is imperative to observe the rules of personal hygiene. It is prohibited to drink, smoke or eat food in the treated area.

Traditional methods of fighting cockroaches

Most “grandmother’s” recipes for fighting Prussians boil down to the use of substances with pungent odors. Such measures help repel cockroaches, but do not exterminate them. The following are recommended as repellents against takakans:

• decoction bay leaf;
• elderberry decoction;
• essential oils (cedar, eucalyptus);
• ammonia;
• kerosene;
• turpentine.

Wash the floor with a solution of ammonia, kerosene or turpentine - very radical method getting rid of cockroaches. The smell in the apartment will become unpleasant not only for insects but also for people. Not to mention that inhaling the vapors of these substances for a long time is harmful to health.

How to choose the right product

To choose the optimal means for poisoning cockroaches, you need to compare the following criteria-requirements:

• principle and speed of action on cockroaches;
• harmlessness to humans and animals (and in what dosage);
• the presence or absence of a residual effect when applied to surfaces;
• dependence of efficiency on the microclimate in the room being treated;
• rate of decomposition of the active ingredient in the environment;
• cost of the drug;
• ease of use;
• absence of soiling and unpleasant odor.

Of course, the determining factor in choosing a drug is the safety and appropriateness of use in certain cases:

1. Aerosols are only suitable if it is possible to carry out the treatment in the absence of people other than those carrying out the treatment.
2. If the cockroach infestation is low, it is enough to use one type of drug - preferably with an intestinal-type insecticide in the composition.
3. In case of heavy infestation, it is effective to use combined methods of chemical attack on insects - using aerosols and contact-type insecticides.

The effectiveness of treatments increases if, 10–15 minutes before using contact-action drugs, you provoke the cockroaches to come out of their shelters using aerosols.

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Prevention of the appearance and reproduction of cockroaches in the apartment

the main task preventive measures- reduce the number of insect populations suitable for habitation, as well as prevent the accidental introduction of these pests into residential premises. To do this you need:

• carry out minor renovation work in the apartment: eliminate holes (gaps and cracks) in the walls, facing tiles and re-glue the peeling wallpaper;
• avoid clutter;
• Collect garbage, especially food waste, in buckets with lockable lids and empty them daily;
• monitor the serviceability of water taps and keep them closed;
• when purchasing used furniture, carefully inspect for traces of cockroaches; the same goes for cardboard boxes, coming from store warehouses;
• Regularly wash areas where cockroaches are found;
• do not install decorative panels on the walls of rooms where insects can spread;
• Do not leave food or leftover food in open form for the night.

If cockroaches are found, treat containers with non-food products using an aerosol can or other fast-acting preparation; treat containers for food products with hot water

Cockroaches multiply quickly, settle in places that are difficult for humans to reach, and are nocturnal. It is impossible to exterminate them physically by crushing them with slippers. Brutal methods like freezing are not suitable for modern apartments. According to experts, cockroaches should be poisoned. How to poison cockroaches and how – let’s look at it in detail.

Despite their vitality, cockroaches as a species are also vulnerable. Chemical industry has created many drugs to combat these insects. With some substances, it is enough to infect one cockroach for it to spread the infection to the rest of its fellow tribesmen. But along with “advanced” poisons, they are also used simple remedies. They are time-tested and require a minimum of cost; for example, boron poison for cockroaches can be made with your own hands.

Products produced by industry to poison cockroaches can be divided into several types:

• Aerosols
• Poison traps
• Pencils\crayons
• Spray concentrates

Each cockroach poison has its own advantages and disadvantages. It is important to understand that in order to achieve maximum effect, it is better to use a set of measures simultaneously, and repeat such sanitation from time to time for the purpose of prevention. Even if not a single cockroach has caught your eye for several weeks, there is no guarantee that a pre-laid clutch of eggs is not ripening somewhere under the baseboard or sink. The hatched juveniles will quickly revive the entire colony. In addition, cockroaches can always migrate from neighbors or enter your home from the street.

How to choose what to poison cockroaches with? It is necessary to proceed from several criteria:

• Toxicity of the drug
• Efficiency
• Impact speed
• Mechanism of use
• Price

Before you start such a responsible event in your apartment as baiting cockroaches, think about safety. Since there is nowhere to temporarily evacuate small children and pets, powerful chemicals cannot be used. When choosing a poisonous substance, be guided by the number of insects. If there are only a few cockroaches, there is no point in resorting to “heavy artillery” - just setting up a couple of traps. Aerosols differ in their speed of impact; they kill “mustachioed” creatures almost instantly. But this poison is also the most toxic for cockroaches. It is necessary that the substances be completely evaporated so that children, cats and dogs can once again be in the room. The method of application also matters: after all, to achieve results, you may need to poison cockroaches in places where it is not easy to reach with your hands, apply poison to vertical surfaces, or set traps blindly - by touch. And, of course, the cost of the substances is important. Some are very expensive.

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1.Globol

The drug belongs to the gel category. The poison is based on chlorpyrifos (C9H11Cl3NO3PS). Causes paralysis of the nervous system of the “mustachioed”. Globolu is harmless to pets and humans. The gel is applied in small drops in the immediate vicinity of cockroach nests. The “mustachios” absorb the poison, simultaneously smearing their limbs in it. Ultimately, the poison spreads among those individuals who have not even had time to taste the drug. Cockroaches die within a matter of hours; Globol achieves its greatest effect 13-14 days after the start of use.

• Mass destruction of the colony
• Acts quickly and reliably
• The “addiction” of cockroaches to poison is excluded

There is only one drawback, but it is significant: Globol has not been supplied to Russia since 2015. It has no analogues, but you can often find fakes on the market - “Global”, “Globo”, etc.

2. Regent

• Mass destruction of the colony
• Acts quickly and reliably
• Ease of use
• Ability to vary dosage
• Does not have a distinct odor

• Unsafe for people and animals
• Cleaning required after use

3. Get

This drug also uses chlorpyrifos, but, unlike Globol, Get uses the poison in microencapsulated form. Get is a concentrate. Sold in small bottles of 100 ml, this is enough to treat 100 square meters. The substance does not act immediately; the insects die within a month. But after using the drug Get, cockroaches will not dare to enter your home soon. A kind of “barrier” effect is noted by almost all users of the concentrate.

• Mass destruction of the colony
• Even light contact with the substance is fatal for a cockroach
• Produces a “barrier” effect
• The drug is safe for people and animals

• Doesn't work immediately on a cockroach colony
• High price

4. Dohlox

This insecticide is supported by the fact that it was developed by a domestic enterprise in the defense industry - PO Oboronkhim. “Dohlox” is a gel, the poisonous component is fipronil. Drops of gel should be applied along all cockroach paths in a dotted line. After just 6 hours, the cockroaches will begin to die. And after 3 days the entire colony will die out. If... does not adapt to poison. Unfortunately, some cockroaches develop resistance to Dokhlos.

• Mass destruction of the colony
• Safe for people
• Low cost

• Cockroaches are able to “get used” to this poison

5.Combat

The most popular "trap" for cockroaches. Structurally, it is a compact device, which, thanks to Velcro, can be easily installed anywhere in the interior. Inside the trap is bait with poison. The basis of the toxic substance is hydramethylnon (C 25 H 24 F 6 N 4). The trap is designed so that the insect can get out without hindrance. Upon returning to its nest, the infected cockroach will spread the poison among its relatives. “Combat” is valid for up to three months, then the trap can be thrown away.

• Long-term impact on the population
• Ease of use
• Harmless to humans

• Ineffective in large concentrations of cockroaches
• Short shelf life

6. Mashenka

A popular insecticide from the crayons category. Uses 2 poisonous components - deltamethrin (C22H19Br2NO3) and zetacypermethrin (C 22 H 19 Cl 2 NO 3). For warm-blooded creatures - people, dogs, cats and other pets, “Mashenka” is harmless. How to poison cockroaches with it? Apply fine lines along skirting boards and floor crevices with chalk. Cockroaches eat the substance and then die within 24 hours. The drug is effective for 9 days.

• Lethal to some individuals
• Easy to use
• Non-toxic
• Low price

• Useless against large colonies of cockroaches
• Short validity period

7.Raid

Spray. Ideal for instantly exterminating cockroaches. It contains three toxic compounds - cypermethrin, piperonyl butoxide and tetramethrin. It is believed that it has a detrimental effect not only on adults, but also on their larvae. On the other hand, cockroaches are able to “get used” to this type of poison.

• Kills cockroaches instantly
• Has a “barrier” effect

• Toxic to humans and pets
• Effective only when applied directly to the insect
• Some cockroaches develop resistance to the drug

8. Dichlorvos

Inexpensive and time-tested product. Dichlorvos belongs to the category of sprays. Unlike their predecessors, modern modifications of the drug do not have a disgusting odor. “Dichlorvos” is a real cocktail of poisons that are deadly to insects - it contains cypermethrin, diethyltoluamide, tetramethrin, dimethyl sulfoxide, piperonyl butoxide.

The spray should be sprayed in places where insects and their larvae accumulate.

• Acts quickly
• When it hits a cockroach, it instantly kills the insect
• Low cost

• Toxic to humans
• In a number of modifications it has an unpleasant odor

9. Boric acid

Almost everyone in Russia knows how to poison cockroaches with boric acid. Perhaps boric acid is the most common component for making homemade insecticides. Once in the body of a cockroach, boric acid paralyzes its muscles and blocks the nervous system. Traditionally, in Russia, to combat the mustachios, boron balls were made - a mixture of acid with egg yolk and flour. Boric acid is harmless to humans. Insects cannot “get used” to it, but they can “cure” from it - a poisoned cockroach will survive if it gets to water.

• Lethal to cockroaches
• Easy to use
• Harmless to people
• Low cost

• Ineffective against egg laying
• Useless unless cockroaches have access to water.

10. Raptor smoke bomb

Checkers work on the same principle: they distribute smoke containing insecticides. Even in the most secluded place, an insect cannot hide from smoke; it will penetrate into any crevice. When using a saber, you need to wear protective equipment (gloves, a respirator); all people and animals should be removed from the premises during the event. IN apartment buildings Before using a checker, you should also think about your neighbors - the smoke will penetrate everywhere, although the radius of action is small (30 square meters).

• High degree of penetration into cockroach habitats
• Ease of use

• Toxicity to humans and animals
• Does not affect egg laying
• Uncontrolled smoke spread area

We have reviewed almost all available drugs and methods. How to poison cockroaches in an apartment is up to you. Remember: to achieve maximum effect, it is better to use a set of measures.

Good day, dear readers. The other day I heard on the news that the owners were seriously poisoned by cockroach poison. Fortunately, everything worked out, but the couple spent almost two weeks in the hospital before their health was no longer in danger.
So I thought - how can it be that such dangerous substances are sold freely to everyone?

Today's article is entirely devoted to insecticides. We will talk about which cockroach poison is most often used in insecticides. You will find out whether it is possible to get poisoned during the pest control process, and how to avoid it.

I will tell you how to choose and use insect repellents correctly. At the same time, we will discuss the rules of safe pest control - after all, as you know, God protects the best. So make yourself comfortable - I have a lot of important information for you.

Is it possible to get poisoned by cockroaches?

I won’t create intrigue and will say right away – it’s possible. Moreover, the consequences of such poisoning can be very, very sad. Of course, this depends on the type of poison, the amount and the way it entered the body, as well as the age and general health of the victim.

And although in modern drugs from insects, the concentration of poison is usually extremely low in order not to harm human health, poisoning does occur. This can happen due to many reasons. Here are the most common mistakes, which lead to intoxication during treatment of the premises with an insecticidal preparation:

• Ignoring funds personal protection. In most insect repellents, the concentration of the toxic substance is usually low enough not to harm people. But this only works if we follow safety precautions. Each type of insecticide requires the use of certain means of protection, and below we will talk about this in detail.
• Incorrect use of the drug or combining it with other drugs. It is not for nothing that manufacturers indicate in the instructions that the combined use of the product with other insecticides is prohibited.
• An attempt, in the pursuit of efficiency, by hook or by crook to obtain professional preparations that are used by pest control services. Needless to say, the use of such compounds requires special equipment and skills.
• Exceeding the recommended amount of poison - if the packaging says that one bottle of aerosol is enough for 50 sq.m., you should not buy a dozen and mercilessly pour poison on all surfaces for greater effectiveness.

Reading on the topic: boric acid against cockroaches recipe with egg advice from grandmothers

If you follow safety precautions and the manufacturer's recommendations for use, the cause of intoxication may be individual sensitivity to the poison. Unfortunately, it is impossible to determine the presence of this sensitivity in advance. Therefore, during disinsection and for some time after, it is very important to closely monitor your well-being, without brushing off alarming symptoms.

What are the symptoms of poisoning?

All insecticidal preparations act on the principle of suppressing the nervous system of insects, suppressing the transmission of nerve impulses and causing paralysis. Therefore, most signs of intoxication in warm-blooded animals are primarily associated with the functions of the nervous system, but nausea, dizziness, etc. - this is already a consequence.

The range of insecticidal poisons is very impressive, but pesticides or organochlorines are most often used to make cockroach repellents. The main active ingredient greatly influences how the victim will feel and the choice of therapy if he seeks treatment. medical care.

Therefore, when visiting a doctor, it is advisable to take with you the packaging of the drug with which you treated the apartment. As a last resort, try to remember its name - if necessary, finding out the composition on the Internet will not be so difficult.

So that you do not confuse intoxication with toxic substances with a banal ailment, I have prepared for you a list of relevant symptoms:

• dizziness;
• disorientation;
• tremor (fine trembling) of the limbs, fever;
• blurred vision;
• nausea, vomiting, diarrhea;
• salivation increases;
• chills, shortness of breath, pain in the heart area;
• loss of control of speech and gait;
• bitterness in the mouth, cough.

Symptoms and their combinations depend on the degree of poisoning and the type of poison. In case of poisoning with pyrethroids, the symptoms will be the same, and in the case of organochlorines, they will be different. The type of exposure to a toxic substance and how it entered the human body also affects the degree of illness of the victim.

Thus, intestinal poisons often provoke vomiting, while dusty and inhaled poisons cause a sore throat and dizziness. Therefore, if you are only worried about excessive drooling or only dizziness, you should not ignore the deterioration in your health - it is likely that you could be poisoned by an insecticide, and other markers of intoxication will soon appear.

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How to choose a reliable and safe product?

It would seem that what could be easier than buying poison for cockroaches? In fact, there are many nuances here. You don’t have to choose between effectiveness and safety, you just need to be a little more careful in choosing the right product:

• Buy insecticidal products only in specialized stores, supermarkets or on the official websites of the manufacturer. Buying poison from your hands on the market means there is an almost 100% risk that you will either not get any results, or will still get the result coupled with poisoning.
• Be sure to look at the expiration date of the product.
• Study the composition and information on the packaging: some substances cause resistance in insects and stop working. To avoid this, it is better to alternate drugs, but never use two poisons at the same time!
• If you have any doubts when purchasing a drug, ask the seller for a certificate - he is obliged to provide you with the necessary information upon your first request. If the seller refuses to do this, it is obvious that it is better to refrain from purchasing.
• Read additional information and reviews about the product - you can do this on this blog, for example.
• Pay attention to the hazard class of the drug - it is usually indicated on the packaging. The higher the number, the safer the composition, and vice versa.

The risk of poisoning and the set of personal protective equipment that will have to be used depend on this indicator. If you bought a product with hazard class II, be prepared to arm yourself to the teeth. Conversely, a drug of class IV hazard does not require the use of a respirator or safety glasses, but in any case, caution will not be superfluous.

How to avoid intoxication when working with poison?

Regardless of what kind of poison the product you choose contains, you still need to think about how to avoid intoxication at the stage of preparation for disinfestation. Here are standard recommendations to help reduce your risk: unpleasant consequences for health when using toxic substances:

• Carefully read the instructions for use and strictly follow all manufacturer's recommendations. Do not exceed the dosage of the poison, do not keep it longer than indicated on the package.
• Do not perform pest control in the presence of small children or animals. Before starting treatment, it is better to send them to their grandparents for a couple of days, because it is children and pets who are most sensitive to poisons.
• Do not leave dishes, cutlery, or food in the public domain during processing: a toxic coating settles on them as an invisible film, which guarantees poisoning.
• Do not allow the product to come into contact with the skin, respiratory tract or mucous membranes. If this happens, immediately wash the affected area with soap and water. If the itching and redness does not go away or gets worse, it makes sense to seek medical help.
• After treatment and thorough ventilation, clean the apartment. Please note that plain water will not wash away the remaining poison. To neutralize it, it is better to use a soap-soda solution, which is then washed off clean water. This way you can be sure that all toxic substances are neutralized and your health is not in danger.
• To protect yourself against exposure to poisons, wear safety glasses, rubber gloves, a respirator, and full-body clothing.

Everyone knows what cockroaches are. However, these insects, unpleasant and dangerous to human health, choose a certain environment for their habitat. They feel most comfortable in damp, dusty, warm rooms. Even though cockroaches are omnivores, they prefer places where they can find leftover food, household waste and water.

Fortunately, as experience shows, even the largest population of cockroaches can be gotten rid of if you use time-tested and high-quality preparations. The rating of the best cockroach repellents presents effective toxic substances that vary in degree of toxicity, speed of action and cost.

Globol - the best paste against cockroaches

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In the photo - Globol cockroach paste. Average price in the Russian Federation: 300 rubles (75 g).

Today, the German Globol paste is one of the most popular and potent means for fighting cockroaches. The active ingredient in the paste, chlorpyrifos (at a concentration of 0.5%), has class IV toxicity and, according to the manufacturer, is completely safe for people and pets (however, it is better to avoid contact with it). The paste is applied in small peas in insect habitats. Cockroaches, eating the paste and carrying its particles on their paws to their relatives, begin to die within a few hours. The maximum effect is achieved after two weeks.

Advantages:

• An effective remedy that can remove a large population of insects.
• Fast and long-lasting action.
• Insects do not get used to it.

Flaws: not detected.

From reviews of Globol:

“For several years we were plagued by cockroaches. We tried everything: traps, sprays, crayons... At first these reptiles became fewer in number, but then they multiplied again. A friend gave me Globol, and in just a couple of weeks the problem was solved! They only managed to sweep them away. They haven’t bothered me for a year now.”

“Surprisingly, only the German Globol paste saved our house from the Russian scourge - the ubiquitous, rustling and nasty red cockroaches. We almost despaired of fighting them; it seemed that there were more and more of them every day. One tube of paste was distributed around the perimeter of the apartment, and they forgot that they even existed. The best remedy for cockroaches is that the Germans know how to make quality things!”

Regent - effective against both cockroaches and the Colorado potato beetle

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In the photo - insecticide Regent. Average price in the Russian Federation: 30 rubles (3 capsules).

The contact-intestinal insecticide Regent is designed to destroy the Colorado potato beetle, but has also proven itself in the fight against cockroaches. Regent is available in ampoules, capsules and powder; the concentration of the drug depends on the size of the insect population. If there are a lot of pests, then one packet of powder or one or two capsules should be diluted in 250 ml of water and the resulting solution should be applied to the surfaces with which cockroaches come into contact most often. The active ingredient of the drug is fipronil, in high concentration it has class II toxicity. It is recommended to carry out the treatment with rubber gloves and a respirator, then leave the room for two hours, and after one or two days, rinse thoroughly and ventilate.

Advantages:

• Chain effect.
• The action begins within a few hours.
• It is odorless and leaves no traces.

Flaws:

• Toxic.
• Short action.

From reviews of Regent:

“The most effective remedy - I would never have thought that the problem of cockroaches could be solved so quickly! I bought one sachet of Regent, diluted it in a glass of water, sprayed it in hard-to-reach places with a syringe, and after a few days I swept away the dead insects. Three months later I noticed a couple of individuals again, repeated the procedure, and are still not visible.”

“For a long time I hesitated to use such a strong insecticide as Regent - it’s poison after all, but when I realized that this was my last hope for getting rid of the vile Prussians, I made up my mind. The family was taken to the dacha, and I treated the apartment with one sachet of the product, diluted in a spray bottle with 0.2 liters of water. Two days later, she gathered all the victims of the “massacre”, washed the floor with saline solution, and a new life began - without cockroaches!

Get - the best microencapsulated cockroach repellent

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In the photo - Get insecticidal concentrated cockroach repellent. Average price in the Russian Federation: 700 rubles (100 ml).

Get is an analogue of the highly effective and popular Gett product, which has currently been taken off the market. Get is a broad-spectrum contact insecticidal preparation (destroys cockroaches, bedbugs, ants and other insects), which also works as a barrier method, i.e. it prevents insects from entering the house. The active ingredient, chlorpyrifos, is safe for humans and pets. The product is diluted in water (at a concentration of 1:10 - one bottle per liter of water), after which it is sprayed over those surfaces where insects crawl. Within a month, absolutely all individuals die. Get can also be used to prepare baits, which will significantly speed up the removal of pests.

Advantages:

• There is no need to wait for the insects to eat the product, they just need to walk over it.
• The solution is odorless and leaves no traces.
• Non-toxic.
• Remains active for six months or more.

Flaws: high price.

From reviews of Get:

“Once upon a time I used Gett - in a spray bottle, the effect was simply lightning fast, and cockroaches did not appear for about 10 years. Recently they came again, I bought an analogue of that product - Get. It also worked great - within a day I started collecting dead insects, and after a week they were completely gone. The best remedy for cockroaches is worth the money you pay for it!”

“For six months I struggled with cockroaches at my new place of residence - nothing saved me. On the advice of friends, I purchased Get, diluted it according to the instructions, poured it into a spray bottle, and sprinkled it around the apartment. Most of all - in the kitchen and bathroom. It worked amazingly simply! I’ve been sweeping out cockroaches for a week, and not a single creature has shown its nose in my apartment for a year now.”

Dohlox - the best gel for cockroaches

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In the photo - Dohlox cockroach gel. Average price in the Russian Federation: 45 rubles (20 ml).

Dohlox-gel belongs to the group of insecticidal preparations, the active substance is fipronil (concentration - 0.05%). The drug has low toxicity for humans and animals (toxicity class IV). It affects the insect's nervous system, resulting in paralysis and death within 8 hours. The gel is produced in a syringe with a thin tip and is applied with a dotted line in insect habitats. Signs of the drug's action are noticeable after 6 hours, the maximum effect is achieved on the third day.

Advantages:

• Fast action.
• Affordable price.
• Low toxicity (however, the manufacturer strongly recommends protecting people and animals from contact with the substance).

Flaws: insects get used to it, and the drug loses its effectiveness. The solution is to alternate Dohlox with other means.

From reviews of Dohlox-gel:

“Dohlox is the best remedy for cockroaches! Only he helped us get rid of the mustachioed scourge! We tried traps, sprays... They acted very sluggishly. And after they walked through Dohlox, the very next day they began collecting the corpses of cockroaches. And after two weeks, not a single living person was seen at all. They haven’t appeared for six months now.”

“Super remedy! The best from cockroaches! It was fast, like a hurricane swept away all the red creatures! It was applied mainly in places such as ventilation grilles, pipes, behind the stove - so that the cat would not be poisoned. It worked! One syringe was enough to kill most of them. They finished off those who were already sluggish, using traps from other companies, since the last of the survivors seemed to be accustomed to Dohlox.”

Combat - the best “traps” for cockroaches

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In the photo - discs for cockroachesCombat. Average price in the Russian Federation: 310 rubles (6 pieces).

An effective, safe and easy-to-use remedy for cockroaches is discs, or so-called Kombat cockroach traps. Inside the disk there is a bait that contains the active ingredient hydramethylnon. After eating the bait, the insect infects other individuals. According to the manufacturer, two weeks after starting to use the discs, the cockroaches will disappear. The product is valid for up to three months.

Advantages:

• Absolutely non-toxic and do not cause allergies.
• Easy to use, leaves no marks and has no odor.
• The active substance is not addictive.

Flaws: are effective for a small number of insects, or it is necessary to install more disks, which is quite expensive.

From reviews of Kombat traps:

“We have been suffering from cockroaches for a long time, we tried to fight with folk remedies - it did not help. You can't use chemicals - we have a small child and a cat. The store recommended Kombat traps. They placed it in the kitchen and hallway. We didn’t even notice how the cockroaches disappeared, it seems like about two weeks passed.”

“I don’t know how many cockroaches there should be for traps to not help... We had enough. We bought two packs of Kombat (12 pieces), glued them all over our two-room apartment, after a week it was less, after two it was completely gone.”

Mashenka is the best chalk for cockroaches

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In the photo - chalk from cockroaches Mashenka. Average price in the Russian Federation: 40 rubles (20 g).

Chalk Mashenka is an insecticidal agent for contact action against cockroaches. It can be safely called the most popular and best chalk against cockroaches. Active substances: deltamethrin - 0.05% and zetacypermethrin - 0.1% have toxicity class IV, i.e. low toxicity for humans and animals. The places where insects accumulate and pass through are treated with chalk, by drawing thick continuous lines that cockroaches cannot get around. Pests eat the product and die within 24 hours. The effect of the applied substance lasts 7-9 days; when insects reappear, the procedure is repeated.

Advantages:

• The product is safe for humans and animals.
• Convenient to use, odorless.

Flaws:

• Quickly loses effectiveness.
• Does not cope with large numbers of insects.

From reviews of Mashenka:

“I can’t say that there were many cockroaches in our apartment, but we regularly saw one or two. Not scary, but not pleasant either. We bought Mashenka chalk and used it to draw the perimeter of the apartment under the ceiling, ventilation, and doorways (we were afraid to smear the baseboards - we have a cat). I haven’t seen a single lost cockroach for three months now.”

“We were unlucky with our neighbors - an unscrupulous, drinking family. They have cockroaches a dime a dozen, and they periodically visited us. Mashenka was recommended to us. We drew skirting boards, doors, balconies, and ventilation grilles for her. It seems that the cockroaches have disappeared. We repeat now every two to three months, just in case.”

Dichlorvos - the best spray against cockroaches

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In the photo - insect repellent spray Dichlorvos. Average price in the Russian Federation: 70 rubles (200 ml).

As practice shows, among sprays against cockroaches and other crawling and flying insects, Dichlorvos remains the most effective. Modern versions have virtually no odor, but are nevertheless toxic to humans and animals (toxicity class III). Contains the following poisons as active ingredients: permethrin, cypermethrin, piperonyl butoxide, tetramethrin, diethyltoluamide, dimethyl sulfoxide. The spray is sprayed directly on the individuals themselves and their larvae or in their habitats.

Advantages:

• If it comes into direct contact with an individual or larva, the product kills them almost instantly.
• Suitable for repelling insects.

Flaws:

• Toxicity. The classic version has an unpleasant smell.
• Cockroaches get used to it.

From reviews of Dichlorvos spray:

“When fighting cockroaches, there is no better and most reliable remedy than good old Dichlorvos. There is only one downside to the product: after treating the room, it’s better not to show your nose there for a couple of days, so as not to get poisoned along with the creeping reptiles.”

“Under our apartment there is a cafe with a suspicious reputation. And from there cockroaches are running towards us in droves. We save ourselves with Dichlorvos - we spray it in places where they accumulate, mainly hard-to-reach ones, and we also spray them on individuals who have come to the “light”. Fortunately, the new Dichlorvos is odorless, but is inferior in effectiveness to the old version.”

Boric acid is the best folk remedy for cockroaches

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In cases where the use of chemicals is impossible (allergies, small children and animals in the house), many people resort to folk remedies. The most famous and best folk remedy for cockroaches is boric acid, which, when ingested by insects, guarantees them a painful death. To prepare the bait, you need to take a raw or boiled egg yolk, pour one packet of boric acid into it, roll into balls and place them in insect habitats. You can also prepare sweet baits with borax powder.
Dry boric acid powder can be sprinkled where cockroaches travel (for example, under the sink where they go to drink water). Cockroaches catch the powder on their paws and then lick it off when they clean themselves. But this method is less effective - baits work better.

Advantages

• Safe for people and animals.
• Inexpensive.

Flaws

• The method is effective if there are few cockroaches and the apartment is kept clean. Otherwise, some insects may go to feed, for example, in a trash can, and will not try the bait.
• The balls need to be renewed regularly until the insects disappear completely.

From reviews of boric acid:

“They recommended boric acid for cockroaches. Of course, I didn’t believe that it could really help me, but I still decided to try it. I bought a packet of acid, boiled an egg and mixed 1/3 of the yolk with acid. I made balls and laid them out in the evening in the kitchen and couldn’t sleep for a long time, because I was worried that the balls, on the contrary, would attract even more cockroaches. I was afraid in vain! It’s been a week since there are no “roommates” in the house! My opinion is that boric acid is the best remedy for cockroaches!"

“Whatever recipe you use: with potatoes, a raw egg or a boiled one, you need to understand that cockroaches run towards the food and eat it along with the acid, because boric acid has neither taste nor smell, they cannot identify it immediately and it corrodes them from the inside and they leave this apartment forever, they periodically send messengers there, so it’s better for the messengers not to remove the balls from under the cabinets.”

What is the best cockroach repellent?

As a rule, the success of using any means in the fight against cockroaches depends on the size of their population and the time they live in the apartment. If cockroaches have appeared relatively recently and there are not too many of them, then you can get by with such means as traps, crayons, gel, or even try to remove them using folk methods. In this case, it is necessary to block insects’ access to water. Since cockroaches do not like the cold, “freezing” is considered an effective method - in winter, you need to leave the windows open for several hours or even days. In order to repel cockroaches, ammonia is used - it is added to the water used to wash the floor (one tablespoon or more per bucket). Also, these insects do not like the smell of bay leaves, but it will not be able to destroy cockroaches. And, one of the most effective ways to fight cockroaches is to maintain cleanliness and an optimal level of humidity in the room.

If the population of cockroaches has reached an impressive size, you will have to use “heavy artillery” - Globol paste, microcapsule preparations, powder insecticides, which must be used to treat most of the room. Sprays are good for repelling single individuals and carrying out preventive treatments. As research and practice have shown, ultrasonic repellers have no effect on cockroaches at all.

If no means help, you should apply for disinfestation to the SES or a private company. The cost of such a service for a two-room apartment will be about 2,000 rubles.

Good day, dear readers. Do you know how fast cockroaches reproduce? Those in whose home a colony of these creatures has already grown to incredible sizes probably know. Prussians need only a few months for their family of a couple of dozen individuals to grow to 1000 insects.
In such a situation, it is already difficult to ignore the problem or rely on folk remedies - it’s time to use a stronger poison.

Today we will look for the most powerful remedy for cockroaches. I will talk about the most effective insecticides, their composition and principle of action. Based on this information and my recommendations, you can choose the right poison. Don't despair if the number of insects in your home is out of control and your usual remedies no longer help - I think I can help you sort it out. And in the end, we’ll discuss how you can protect yourself from the re-infestation of insects.

Pesticide compounds against insects

Hardly anyone will argue that folk recipes or homemade traps are as effective as specially designed insecticidal preparations. Chemical science does not stand still, and for several decades humanity has been successfully using pesticides to kill insects.

If you thought that pesticides were something from the field of agriculture, you were not mistaken: the list of substances is huge and their areas of application can be very different. But today we will only talk about those that will help destroy cockroaches. Despite the huge number of pesticide substances, mainly 5 of them are used in insecticidal preparations:

• chlorpyrifos;
• cypermethrin;
• fenthion;
• fipronil;
• fenvalerate

I will tell you how these compounds act on insects, what preparations they are used in, and how toxic they are to humans.

Chlorpyrifos

Broad-spectrum contact insecticide. This means that preparations based on chlorpyrifos are used to combat different types of insects:

• with cockroaches;
• with ants;
• with midges and moths;
• with bedbugs;
• with woodlice, silverfish, etc.

The word “contact” means that chlorpyrifos affects insects through physical contact. The substance penetrates the body through chitinous integuments, the respiratory tract and the digestive tract. After interacting with the poison, irreversible processes begin in the cockroach’s body that lead to death:

• After a few minutes, muscle tremors and a disruption in the oxygen supply to vital organs begin.
• Then the transmission of nerve impulses slows down until the functioning of the nervous system completely stops.
• Finally, complete paralysis sets in, and all these consequences of poisoning together cause the death of the insect.

Chlorpyrifos belongs to toxicity class II. This means that they are highly dangerous for humans and pets. The use of products based on this substance requires careful adherence to the instructions for use and safety precautions, otherwise intoxication cannot be avoided.

Pros and cons of products containing chlorpyrifos

In addition to being highly toxic to humans, drugs containing chlorpyrifos can cause resistance in insects. This means that after prolonged exposure of the component to arthropod organisms, the latter lose sensitivity to the poison, which means it is no longer effective. It is recommended to change the product from time to time so as not to cause addiction in cockroaches.

As for the advantages, the main advantage of drugs based on chlorpyrifos is the ability to affect not only adult individuals, but also their eggs. True, under one condition - the product must be applied directly near the places where ootheca are deposited.
In addition, chlorpyrifos remains active for approximately 30 days. This means that it has a prolonged preventive effect against re-infestation of the house by insects.

Preparations based on chlorpyrifos

I have already said that this substance is used in many insecticides. Here is a list of the most popular ones:

• Globol gel;
• Get Total emulsion;
• Get Dry stick, etc.

Choose any based on the specifics of their application - this information is usually indicated on the packaging. Preparations with chlorpyrifos will get rid of cockroaches in a few days, but be prepared for the fact that the treatment will have to be repeated after 10-14 days. This is necessary in order to certainly destroy the young generation that will hatch from the ootheca.

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Cypermethrin

A contact-intestinal insecticide from the group of pyrethroids, in its pure form it is a viscous liquid without color and pronounced odor. Widely used in agricultural disinfestation, as well as in the destruction of insects in industrial and technical premises and in everyday life.

The contact-intestinal type of exposure implies that cypermethrin acts on the body through the chitinous integument and the digestive tract. Once in the insect's body, the substance blocks the transmission of nerve impulses, provoking complete muscle paralysis, as a result of which the insect dies.

Cypermethrin is considered a broad-spectrum poison, but although it can be used to destroy almost all types of synanthropic insects, it works best against cockroaches and bedbugs. In addition to direct destruction, this compound in a sublethal dosage (that is, less than what is needed for death) repels insects. This property allows the use of cypermethrin-based preparations not only for disinfestation, but also for the prevention of re-infestation of the apartment.

Cypermethrin belongs to hazard classes II and III. This means that it is highly or moderately hazardous depending on the concentration and dosage. In any case, when using it, you should not neglect the rules of personal safety - be sure to use protective equipment and follow all the manufacturer’s recommendations.

Pros and cons of products with cypermethrin

The main advantage of drugs based on this component is that they do not cause resistance in insects, that is, they are equally effective throughout the entire period of use. Another plus is a month of preventive effect: cypermethrin retains its properties during this period, repelling insects or destroying the most curious ones. After this period, the substance completely decomposes into safe components under the influence of ultraviolet radiation and oxygen.

As for the disadvantages, there is only one - cypermethrin has no effect on insect eggs. This means that repeated treatment cannot be avoided, even despite the prolonged effect of the drug.

Preparations based on cypermethrin

This substance was discovered in 1971, and since then it has become a component of many insecticidal preparations:

• "Cypermethrin";
• Medilis Cyper, etc.

These products will destroy all insects in your home in 1-2 days, but be prepared for the fact that you will have to re-treat. If you use any form of the drug with this component, do not use other forms of insecticides at the same time: for example, do not mix the gel with the aerosol. In the case of cypermethrin, this situation can lead to an increased risk of intoxication.

Fipronil

An agricultural and household insecticide that is used against synanthropic and harmful insects. This substance is included in many insecticidal preparations due to its versatility - with its help you can get rid of almost all types of insect pests.
Fipronil is a contact-intestinal insecticide, that is, it affects cockroaches both from the inside and from the outside. When the substance enters the insect’s body through the digestive tract or respiratory system, it causes the following disorders:

• inhibits the transmission of nerve impulses and the nervous system as a whole;
• disrupts the blood supply to vital organs;
• causes muscle tremors up to complete paralysis.

The poisoned insect does not die immediately, but only after a few hours. This fact partly explains the high effectiveness of fipronil-based products: one individual, after contact with the poison, will return to the nest and infect several more.

Moreover, cockroaches are characterized by cannibalism and necrophagy - they often eat their dead fellows. This is another way the poison can influence the colony, since by eating an individual killed by fipronil, healthy cockroaches are poisoned and die themselves. However, the substance does not affect cockroach eggs, so one way or another, the treatment will have to be repeated when the nymphs hatch - this is approximately 10-14 days after the initial treatment.

Fipronil belongs to toxicity class II. This means that the substance is highly dangerous for people and pets, and when using it it is necessary to use personal protective equipment.
Pros and cons of fipronil products
Let's start with the disadvantages, since there is only one: a high level of toxicity for humans. Failure to follow the instructions for use may result in severe intoxication requiring hospitalization.

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But the advantages of fipronil-based products are much greater:

• Versatility. Preparations based on this component will rid your home of any insects.
• Efficiency - using this substance, you can be sure that not a single individual will survive.
• Speed. In just a day, or at most two days, the Prussians will only have unpleasant memories.
• Prolonged action that lasts for a month after treatment.
• Under the influence of the sun and oxygen, fipronil decomposes into safe compounds, but this process is slow, due to which fipronil has a preventive effect.
  Preparations based on fipronil
  Perhaps the only people who haven’t heard about these remedies are those who haven’t heard about cockroaches themselves. Preparations based on fipronil are on everyone’s lips due to their high efficiency, here are the most popular ones:
• gel “Brownie Proshka”;
• and others.

The high toxicity of fipronil necessitates the use of protective equipment - rubber gloves, goggles and a respirator. If symptoms of intoxication nevertheless occur, it is better not to wait for more severe consequences and seek medical help as soon as possible - this is a guarantee of the absence of complications.

Fention

Household and agricultural insecticide, which pure form looks like a clear oil with a yellowish-brown tint. Has a slight garlic scent. Fenthion is a contact-intestinal insecticide and can also enter the insect's body through the respiratory tract. Penetrating into the body of a cockroach, fenthion inhibits all vital systems, including the breathing process, as a result of which the insect dies.

Fenthion belongs to toxicity class II, which means that products based on it can cause harm to people and animals. To prevent this from happening, you must carefully follow the instructions on the packaging and take precautions.

Pros and cons of products with fenthion

The main disadvantage of fenthion is its cumulative nature. This means that the substance does not decompose, but accumulates in the room, which can cause an allergic reaction or intoxication. Moreover, the owners will not immediately realize that these symptoms are associated with the insecticide - after all, they have already used it before without any consequences.

The substance has many more advantages:

• versatility;
• efficiency;
• The preventive effect lasts for 2-3 weeks.

Preparations based on fenthion

This insecticide is used mainly in universal preparations, such as:

• "Executioner";
• "Bifethrin";
• "Buff Dust";
• "Medilis";
• "Force site";
• and others.

With the help of these means you can get rid of not only Prussians, but also almost all types of synanthropic and harmful insects. In addition, preparations based on fenthion can be used to destroy ixodid ticks, carriers of tick-borne encephalitis.

Fenvalerate

Insectoacaricidal substance of contact-intestinal type of action. Fenvalerate inhibits all vital systems of the insect, causing death. It is not as common as other insecticidal substances, so we will not dwell on it in detail. I will only say that fenvalerate belongs to the second class of danger, that is, it is quite toxic to people and animals.

Based on fenvalerate, the product “Phenomenon Dust” is made, which is intended to combat domestic insects. In general, this substance is used more often in agriculture than in everyday life.
Which remedy should you choose?

Now that you know how the most effective cockroach repellents work, you can safely go to the store and take any of the above remedies:

• Globol gel;
• Get Total emulsion;
• Get Dry stick;
• "Cypermethrin";
• products from the “Clean House” line;
• Medilis Cyper;
• Tiuram powder (also known as cable or tire powder);
• solution or granules for preparing the Regent solution;
• gel “Brownie Proshka”;
• "Executioner";
• "Bifethrin";
• "Buff Dust";
• "Medilis";
• "Force site";
• "The Dust Phenomenon."

It is these powerful drugs that will show best result due to the content active ingredients, which we talked about above. But all these products are produced in the most different forms(gel, powder, liquid, granules, emulsion, etc.), so which one should you choose?