I wanted to check the words of a relative, whether powders are really so effective in the fight against bedbugs. It is desirable to learn about the pitfalls of such treatment. I know for sure that even the best products (sprays and liquids) have some disadvantages. And here is a powder, and without any disadvantages at all - strange. I think the relative exaggerated. Please help an expert, tell me everything I should know about effective odorless bed bug powders: name, customer reviews, how to use. Thank you for the answer.
The author of the portal answers the question:
In my material below, you will learn about all the available insecticide powders that can be used to control bed bugs in the apartment.
Why choose powders to control bed bugs
When aerosols are used, the poisoning agent is spread evenly over the working surfaces (furniture, floors, walls). However, at home there are always hidden areas that are physically impossible to reach: areas under heavy furniture, internal cracks of a sofa, niches filled with bulky items, etc. To treat them is very difficult, and often even impossible. This reduces the effectiveness of bed bug control, because it is in these remote areas that the pests may be present.
Powders are used as an auxiliary measure. They are scattered on various surfaces, including hidden ones. As a result. parasiteswho do not crawl through the sprayed areas will still get a dose of poison when they move around.
This combination of remedies is considered the most effective method, especially if different types of preparations include different insecticides in structure and properties.
Principle of action of powders
There are two types of medications:
- based on insecticides;
- without poisonous substances.
The first includes most modern remedies. Such powders poison bed bugs. The parasites get a dose of the insecticide by moving on surfaces and through the respiratory system (when they inhale the particles rising into the air). As a result, the poison contributes to their death. The main mechanism of action of insecticidal agents is to affect the nervous system. The principle of operation of preparations differs, which depends on the type of poisonous component.
For example, pyrethroids disrupt the transmission of nerve impulses.
Insecticides can also spread between members of the same group of insects. To do this, an infested bedbug only needs to touch a fellow insect. Considering that in nests such pests are in very close contact with each other, the rate of extermination is quite high. But it should be taken into account that in this case the dose of the received poison will be less than when crossing the treated surface.
Powder against bed bugs without insecticide in the composition has no effect on the nervous system. For this reason, the death of the pest comes later (after a few days). Such preparations act through the chitinous covers. The microparticles traumatize the body shell and penetrate into the body.
As a result, two processes develop:
- fluid is quickly eliminated, leading to dehydration and death of the insect;
- the risk of developing infections increases because the bedbug's shell used to effectively protect against any type of exposure.
Powdered bed bug remedies
Many manufacturers produce preparations in different forms. In addition to aerosols and liquids, powders can also be available.
When choosing, take into account the composition, the mechanism of the product, as well as the main properties (eg, the ability to act for a long time in the air).
Riapan
The powder kills insect colony in 2-3 weeks, during which time it retains its properties. It is recommended to treat all hidden areas, even on window sills and behind radiators. Riapan contains permethrin, but its concentration is low - 0.5%, which increases the duration of negative effects. But the drug poses no threat to humans and animals (provided that the rules of its application are not violated).
Clopoverone
It acts quickly, which is due to the unusual composition. The active components: animal cells, biological reagents, and a poisonous substance with the formula C51H32N208. The first 2 of them attract insects, which explains the instant dose of poison. This distinguishes the product from other powders, including those containing attractants.
When a bedbug approaches a treated surface, it receives a dose of poison and quickly dies of paralysis as its nervous system is affected.
Bifenthrin
This is the name of an insecticide that belongs to the pyrethroid class. It is contained in many preparations that have a devastating effect on bed bugs. And this type of poison is more effective in combination with other insecticides, such as imidacloprid. The principle of action is to disrupt the nervous system. Death of pests comes from paralysis. The insecticide bifenthrin has contact and intestinal effects, but in the case of bedbugs it is the first property that is more important.
Phenaxin
It is a non-hazardous for humans and contains several active ingredients:
- phenvalerate - belongs to the class of pyrethroids;
- boric acid is an antiseptic, odorless, low toxicity.
The concentration of the first of the substances in Fenaxin is small, but it is sufficient to kill insects. The principle of action is combined. This means that the powder kills insects by affecting the nervous system as well as by damaging the chitinous shell with boric acid particles.
Carbofos
Effective substance belongs to the class of organophosphorus compounds - it is malathion. The drug can be purchased in the form of powder, liquid concentrate, granules, emulsion. Bulk agent acts no worse than other types, but you need to treat a large area of surfaces. Bed bug powder gets rid of parasites over a longer period of time than liquid preparations.
The mechanism of action is disruption of the nervous system under the influence of malathion.
Pyrethrum
The main ingredient is pyrethrin. It is an insecticide of plant origin, contained in the tissues of Dalmatian chamomile. The product is distinguished by its convenient powder form. Piretrin as well as its synthetic analogues of pyrethroids class is a nerve poison. Pirethrum is not inferior to the above mentioned analogues based on different types of insecticides in efficiency. It is used with the same recommendations. The advantage is the low toxicity to humans.
Typhoon
The product contains the insecticide imidacloprid. It prevents insects from moving as well as feeding and mating. Bedbugs die in a short period of time. Imidacloprid is contained at a concentration of 10% and represents a group of insecticides of neonicotinoid class. The mechanism of action is based on binding of insect nervous system receptors.
As a result, bed bugs can no longer be active, slowly dying of paralysis.
The neonicotinoids (imidacloprid in particular) have a systemic effect. This means that the remedy Typhoon from bed bugs has a strong effect on the entire body. In addition, they note the ability of the poisoning agent to affect the body of parasites in different ways: through the digestive system and the chitinous shell (which is more important when destroying bloodsuckers).
Neopin
It is available in a plastic bottle. The powder should be scattered around the apartment by cutting off the "spout" of the container. A bottle is enough to clean a room of up to 20 sq. m. The product is characterized by prolonged action, but retains its properties only for a few days.
The main component, neopinamines, belongs to the pyrethroid class.
Clean House
This Powder This product also kills other pests (cockroaches, flies, ants). It belongs to the odorless insecticidal preparations and contains 2 different types of main components: pyrethrin (belongs to pyrethroids), malathion (organophosphorus substance). As a result, the effectiveness increases as 2 nerve agents affect bed bugs at once.
Super FAS
It is a water-soluble powder used to kill insects of different species. It contains two main components:
- thiamethoxam;
- zeta-cypermethrin.
They belong to different classes of poisonous substances. Due to this feature the effectiveness of the treatment is increased.
The remedy works long enough, so it has a negative effect on the next generation of bed bugs that emerged from the eggs.
Gektor
The product contains silicon dioxide. The powder is non-toxic because it does not contain insecticides. Death pests occurs due to the special action principle of the active ingredient - silicon dioxide promotes dehydration. Hector is not dangerous for people and animals.
Dust
This is an abbreviated "people's" title The earlier version was based on DDT. Now it is not used because of its high toxicity. This drug was produced in powder form, so even now the name has been preserved. Dusts are called all loose preparations. They contain other poisons that are less toxic than DDT.
Absolute against bedbugs
It is a two-component drug. It contains fenthion and deltamethrin. The use of different types of insecticides increases the intensity of the effect on the parasites. Paralysis occurs quickly and soon the insects are dead.
The product has a universal action, it kills not only bed bugs, but also other pests living in the house.
Where to buy and at what price powders for exterminating bed bugs
Preparations are usually chosen based on the reviews of friends, but it is important to keep in mind that the consumption of powder is always different, which depends on the type of coating materials, the area of the object and the degree of its infestation. Accordingly, the price of the product also plays a role, because sometimes you need to buy several packs of the product.
| Product name | City | Average price | Mechanism of action, degree of toxicity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clean House | 28 | The drug is moderately dangerous, if used correctly it does not cause intoxication in humans. The principle of action is based on the lesion of the nervous system | |
| Hector | 670 | The drug is not dangerous, because its main ingredient is used in the manufacture of cosmetics, toothpaste | |
| Phenaxin | 29 | One of the components is non-hazardous (boric acid), the second is considered conditionally safe. The principle of action is to create conditions for the onset of dehydration of the parasite | |
| Carbofos | 50 | Malathion (active ingredient) is low-toxic, affects the nervous system | |
| Pyrethrum | 245 | The remedy is on a natural basis and is considered non-hazardous when used correctly. The principle of action is based on the appearance of irreversible disorders of the nervous system |
Instructions for use
Rules for treating the room:
- The powder is scattered in areas where bed bugs occur (inside furniture, between cabinets and the wall, under the carpet, under the radiator, next to appliances);
- For delivery into the crevices use a rubber bulb with a hard tip, with powder poured inside beforehand;
- the duration of exposure - a few days, after which you should do a general cleaning.
Preparing for processing
The exterminators must be applied to surfaces that are free of dust and traces of pests. Powders can remain on different coatings in the apartment for several weeks (depending on the manufacturer), general cleaning will not be possible for a long time. Furniture should be moved away from the walls at least 10 cm to treat baseboards, no clothes should be inside cabinets.
All personal belongings, utensils, foodstuffs are removed from the room.
Safety precautions
Many people think that it is necessary to protect mucous membranes, respiratory tracts only when working with preparations in the form of aerosols, sprays. In fact, during the processing of powders, many microscopic fractions rise into the air. They soon settle on surfaces, but some get into the mouth, nasal passages. Personal protective equipment should be used: respirator, goggles, gloves.
After treatment, you should wash your hands and face with soap and water, as micro-particles may get on your skin despite the availability of special agents.
Advantages and disadvantages of dry insecticide
Positive qualities:
- The absence of fragrance in most such products;
- easy processing - the substance is scattered on surfaces, there is no need to prepare a solution;
- low level of toxicity;
- universal action: powders kill various insects, including bedbugs.
The disadvantages of such funds are also available:
- low efficiency, so dry substances are not recommended as the main control measure;
- short period of action;
- Difficult to clean - microparticles are spread throughout the apartment, then they will be found everywhere for a long time;
- powders do not kill bed bug eggs.
Reviews
Expert tips
- You should not leave the apartment for the time of treatment with powder, these products are odorless, in addition, the presence of a food source (human) will force the insects to get out of hiding, then they will get a dose of poison faster;
- Do not use powder and aerosol with the same class of insecticide, you must use different types of products, for example, based on pyrethroid and FOS.
Conclusion
During the control of blood-sucking insects, not only the most effective, but also auxiliary substances are used. Peculiarities of this process:
- Powders help reinforce the effects of higher potency products. They are scattered on surfaces where the parasites can crawl, but it is just as important to leave the substance in other places as well, because poisoned bed bugs will crawl everywhere.
- Different manufacturers are considered: Carbophos, Klopoveron, Riapan, etc. When choosing, take into account the composition, properties and duration of action of the drug.
- Treatment is carried out after preparation: perform general cleaning, move furniture away from the walls. Cabinets are also emptied, and all personal belongings should be moved to another room.
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