Top 4 means "Combat" from bed bugs, reviews of super spray, trap, aerosol, gel, instructions for use against bed bugs

Reader Question:

Victoria

I live temporarily at my grandmother's house while repairs are being done in my apartment. During this time I also have to do extermination, because there are bedbugs in the apartment. The problem is that my grandmother and I have different views on the destruction of these insects. I bought a spray Combat from bed bugs, instructions for use, reviews of real buyers before that studied long enough to make sure the choice was correct. On the second day after treatment, I find traps of the same brand in our house. My grandmother carefully placed them in different places: in the bedroom and in the kitchen.
My arguments are unconvincing. She believes that the traps enhance the effect of the spray. How to explain to an elderly rather stubborn person that they should not be used. It's a waste of money in our case. The spray is enough. I would like some justification from an expert as to why traps originally designed for cockroaches should not be used against bed bugs. Thank you.

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Description of the means Combat

The products of this brand are available for sale in different forms: aerosol, spray, gel, trap. The appearance of the bottle/box differs, as does the composition. But you should be guided by the type of active ingredients that are included in the composition.

The level of effectiveness is also affected by the method of delivery of the poisonous components.

For example, the aerosol is available in a cylinder that has a thin nozzle attached to it. The diameter of the outlet is so small that it allows you to treat hidden areas. The length of the nozzle also contributes to the delivery of the poison to the depths of the imperfections, where it usually hides parasites. This is the main advantage of such a tool.

Active ingredients and product forms

Most Combat preparations contain several active components (mostly 2). They belong to different classes of insecticides. Pyrethroids and organophosphorus compounds are combined, but more often a pair of pyrethroids is used.

The use of different types of substances helps to obtain improved treatment results.

The principle of action of all insecticides is similar - signs of paralysis occur, which is a consequence of damage to the nervous system bedbugs. This result is achieved in different ways, which is determined by the type of active ingredient.

Spray

The drug in this form is positioned as effective in destroying street pests.

Available as a concentrated liquid.

Thus, the Combat spray contains substances:

• chlorpyrifos (500 g/l);
• cypermethrin (50 g/L).

Both insecticides are universal, they kill any insect.

But the concentration of poisonous components is high, which makes the treatment of residential facilities dangerous.

However, it is important to prepare the solution correctly. In addition, when treating with such a remedy against bed bugs, you need to be prepared for the fact that it will be impossible to spend the night at the site for the time being. There will remain a fairly strong smell. For allergy sufferers such a drug will not work. In addition, where children live, you should not use Kombat spray either.

Aerosol

The drug in this form is represented by variants:

• Super Spray;
• Super Spray +;
• Multi-spray.

Apply all 3 types of means Combat from bed bugs.

They differ in composition and the appearance of the bottle. However, in terms of effectiveness, the drugs are about the same level. Features of each of them:

1. Super spray. It is used to remove different types of insects from the object: cockroaches, bedbugs, woodworms, etc. It is a two-component product. And all the substances in the composition belong to the group of pyrethroids: imiprotin, cyrenotrin. The drug should be applied with windows closed. It is also sprayed in places where sunlight does not fall. The product form is a 500 ml can.
2. Super Spray +. Active ingredients: imiprotrin, cyprenotrine. By the mechanism of action, the product is identical to the reviewed drug. But it is available in a can of 400 ml. Area of application is wide: destruction of crawling insects, including synanthropic (those that live close to humans).
3. Combat from bed bugs Multi spray. The drug belongs to the group of two-component means. Poisoning effect is provided by substances in the composition: d-phenothrin, d-tetramethrin. Both components represent a class of pyrethroids. They affect the nervous system in the same way as the above mentioned drugs. Available under the brand Combat means from bed bugs in a can of 500 ml. You can alternate all varieties of aerosols. This will reduce the risk of developing resistance in pests.

Gel

The form of release is a syringe. This makes the gel-like substance easy to apply.

The product is positioned by the manufacturer as effective against cockroaches and ants.

Many products for this purpose can also be used to kill other crawling pests if they contain combined-action insecticides. In the case of Combat, however, this is not possible. This is due to its composition. Thus, the main component is hydramethylnon. This poisoning agent is a class of intestinal insecticides, and therefore is not suitable for the destruction of pestswhich feed on blood.

Traps

The drug Kombat in this form also contains hydramethylnon. Traps are boxes with holes in the body. The insecticide with bait is hidden inside.

However, food that attracts cockroaches (and such a remedy is directed at these insects) does not work on bed bugs.

In addition, hydramethylnon won't work on them either. For this reason, there is very little chance that a bedbug will crawl in.

Table: Overview of Combat aerosols from bed bugs

Before choosing a product, you should compare the most effective varieties of this brand. Thus, given that neither sprays, nor gels and traps Combat will help to cope with bed bugs for the reasons described above, it is necessary to consider aerosols in the first place. There are 3 varieties. All of them were mentioned above, but it is suggested to compare their main characteristics with the help of the table. This will help you to orient yourself faster.

Why Kombat is considered an effective remedy against bed bugs

You should consider aerosols, because they are more suitable than other varieties for destroying bloodsuckers.

Drugs in this form contain two active ingredients each.

The spiracles are affected by the poisons only in those individuals who have been exposed to the jet released during spraying.

Preparing the room before treatment

The level of efficacy against blood-sucking pests is assessed not only by the characteristics of the preparations used. It is the preparatory work that enhances the effect of insecticides:

• clean objects, surfaces from dust, this is one of the important points before starting disinsection work;
• move furniture, it is important to deliver the poison to the backs of cabinets, dressers and other large items;
• The parasite nests are searched for;
• Protect valuable items from contact with insecticides (liquid substance in the form of a fine suspension): cover equipment with film, take textiles outside the room or put them in airtight bags;
• The aquarium should also be moved, an alternative - the installation of protective glass on top of the frame, but you need to make sure that there are no gaps between the surfaces, the compressor should not run while the treatment;
• disconnect the power source at the entrance to the apartment.

Bed bug treatment sites

To clean a room of bloodsuckers, you need to pay special attention to places in the infested room:

In addition, according to the instructions for use Kombat Gold (Super Spray), you need to cover as much of the surfaces of the house with a layer of the poisoning agent as possible:

How to spray the spray and what to do after treatment

Do not clean the entire room at once, it will reduce the effectiveness of the drug.

You can wash the floor and objects in the room after 2-3 weeks.

Combat: instructions for use

It is important to act consistently, because violation of the rules of treatment can cause the reappearance of parasites.

For this reason, you need to spray the substance according to the manufacturer's recommendations, but the product label does not provide all the details of this process.

Key steps:

1. Preparing the room.
2. The product is ready for use, so the next step is to take care of your own safety: prepare a respirator, goggles, gloves, closed clothing. Windows are either closed or open (you need to specify on the label of the cylinder, this information is usually provided for study by the consumer).
3. Processing is performed.
4. The room should be "mothballed" for the time specified by the manufacturer.
5. There is ventilation (through, which is important).
6. Partial cleaning of the room is performed. A general cleaning can be done much later - when the insecticides have lost their properties.

Download the official instruction on the use of bed bug remedy "Combat

Pros and cons of the drug

A study of all the possibilities of a poisoning agent will help to understand whether it is suitable for destroying bedbugs under given conditions. Advantages:

Disadvantages:

• Poisonous substances of the pyrethroid class are characterized by a faint odor, so you need to ventilate the room for a long time;
• If you often use the same types of sprays, the bed bugs will develop resistance and stop responding to insecticides;
• the preparations do not kill bedbug eggs.

Where to buy and at what price

You should inquire about the availability of Combat products from hardware store clerks. In addition, it is always possible to order through the website of the online store. The cost in each case may be different:

Customer reviews about the remedy against bed bugs Combat

Useful video: where bed bugs hide, as well as important nuances of combating them

Expert tips

Anna

Entomologist, researcher. Work experience of 16 years.

- trap and gel is not used for extermination of bed bugs not only because of the form of release, but also because of the composition, but Kombat aerosols can be purchased freely, and you must alternate them with agents based on FOS or neonicotinoids, first treat the room with one product, and after 2 weeks - another;
- If protective equipment is worn, you may not open windows during the treatment procedure;
- When different insects appear at home at the same time, you should try to treat objects and surfaces where bed bugs and other pests prefer to live.

Conclusion

Preparations produced under the brand name Combat contain several poisonous components. They belong to the class of pyrethroids, the principle of action is based on the lesion of the nervous system. Other subtleties of application of means:

1. Commercially available forms of release: gel, spray, aerosol, traps. But not all of them provide the desired result. Aerosols have the advantage, this is one of the reasons explaining why there are 3 types of Kombat in this form.
2. Preparation is an important treatment step. It allows the nests to be detected and the insecticide film to lie on the surface in an even, invisible layer.
3. It is necessary to treat objects with Kombat means 2 times, and a break of 10-14 days is made between procedures, it allows destroying larvae of new generation. In addition, it is necessary to remove the insecticide from some coatings after finishing the work, and the rest of the substance is washed off after a few weeks.