Cypermethrin (Cypermethrin 25) - remedy for bed bugs: instructions for use, customer reviews

Reader Question:

Victoria

Choosing a bedbug repellent. I know you have to keep changing products. But in order to decide which variety is more suitable, you have to go through a quest every time. There are so many preparations, all based on different substances. I had a bad experience once. The last time (about 10 years ago), when we also removed bed bugs, we were offered one product, but as it turned out later, it was not suitable (it did not work as well as necessary). Since then, I choose insect repellents very carefully.
Now I have settled on the product Cypermethrin for bed bugs, how long after the treatment the bed bugs die is the most important question for me. I don't want history to repeat itself. Then the insects multiplied a lot, and I kept waiting for the result after the treatment. Now I want to understand how long it takes to completely destroy the pests. So far I am considering only Cypermethrin, so please tell me exactly about this drug. Thank you.

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Cypermethrin for bed bugs - mechanism of action

It is the active ingredient in the composition of the product of the same name. It has no systemic action, but it promotes the death of pests when the cuticle (chitinous shell) or digestive system is affected. Cypermethrin is considered one of the best of its kind (from pyrethroid class). This substance helps to disrupt the movement of sodium ions.

The result is complete paralysis, the insect cannot perform its basic functions, and soon dies.

What are pyrethroids. How effective are

The disadvantage of cypermethrin is its toxicity to bees and fish.

How synthetic pyrethroids work

Drugs of this group act on the process of transmission of nerve impulses. This is facilitated by disruption of the sodium ion current, changing the function of the sodium channels. They open and close much slower than in the normal state. As a result, the flow of sodium ions is also inhibited. As a consequence of this process, depolarization occurs, which provokes repeated discharges. This creates conditions for synaptic disturbances.

In addition, pyrethroids also disrupt calcium ion metabolism. This contributes to an increase in the amount of acetylcholine during the passage of the nerve impulse through the synaptic cleft.

As a result, there is a simultaneous disruption of a number of processes, which does not allow parasite The patient is unable to move and eat, he has no control over his body, and he quickly dies.

Can insects adapt to pyrethroid preparations

Earlier sources (2003) suggested that there was no risk of developing resistance in insects to this class of poisons. However, it was not confirmed; with time, practice showed that pyrethroids and cypermethrin, in particular, can cause persistent resistance in bedbugs. And it is acquired - it appears as the frequency of using the substance increases. Gradually more and more insecticide is required.

As a result, a dose of poison that is tens of thousands of times greater than the original dose becomes sufficient to kill the pests.

Synergists are usually used in conjunction with insecticides of this class.

What is the difference between pyrethroids and pyrethrins

The use of natural poisoning agents provides a sufficient level of treatment efficacy. However it is possible to increase it additionally. Synthetic analogues are used for this purpose, they were developed taking into account the properties of pyrethrins. However, cypermethrin as well as many other pyrethroids are superior to natural insecticides by more than 900 times.

This is due to the aggressive action on bed bugs, rapid penetration into the body through the external skin. However, the level of toxicity of the preparations is also much higher.

Russian insecticidal agents based on cypermethrin

Their number is quite large. And such preparations differ in composition (they may contain other pyrethroids, components of other classes and synergists). Cypermethrin from bed bugs works quickly and reliably. If there is no possibility to buy it, other options are considered:

1. Tetrix - two-component preparation, contains cypermethrin and methafos. This increases the efficiency of treatment. Tetrix is a professional product and costs more than analogues.
2. Cucaracha also refers to two-component preparations, containing cypermethrin and malathion. These substances represent different classes of poisonous substances, respectively: pyrethroid and organophosphorus compound.
3. Zifox. By composition and dosage such a drug is a direct analogue of the drug in question. Accordingly, the principle of action is the same as the properties.
4. Sichlor contains 10% cypermethrin and another 20% chlorpyrifos. The preparation provides high treatment efficiency because these substances act in different ways.
5.  Cipaz Super. This is another direct analogue of Cypermethrin 25 and Cifox, it does not differ in composition and properties. The main component is the same. The concentration of cypermethrin in the means Sipaz Super is 25% insecticide, produced in a container - a bottle of 1 liter.
6. Dichlofos Neo. This is a more effective remedy, containing 3 substances that belong to the same class of poisoning agents (cypermethrin, tetramethrin and permethrin).
7. Clopomor. Its main components are cypermethrin and permethrin. The action of insecticides enhances the synergist piperonyl butoxide.
8. Clean House. It is a two-component product. The active ingredients are permethrin and cypermethrin. The action of both is enhanced by piperonyl butoxide.
9. FAS Cypermethrin 25 is a direct analog of the drug in its composition. The dosage of the active component is the same, so the principle of action is similar.

Goods from the USA

Some of the drugs are not yet available on the market in the Russian Federation. They are ordered through Internet resources. Such preparations also contain cypermethrin, and sometimes also components of other types (also from pyrethroid class). This group includes:

If you cannot find and order these remedies, you can pay attention to analogues containing components similar in principle of action. Most of them also contain pyrethroids, but of other types (tetramethrin, permethrin, etc.). There are also those that contain substances of the FOS group, etc. Analogues from the USA:

Composition and product forms

Initially, the substance cypermethrin is produced in powder form. However, a drug containing this component reaches the consumer in the form of a concentrated solution. In this case, the highest level of efficacy is provided. It gets rid of bed bugs and other insects quickly. You can also find the product in the form of tablets - they are used to treat the premises on the principle of a smoke bomb. You can buy the concentrate in bottles of 50 ml and 1 liter.

Cypermethrin for bed bugs - instructions for use

Smoke bomb cypermethrin-based is not recommended for use in the apartment - smoke spreads outside the dwelling, through windows and doors. Neighbors may mistake it for the consequences of a fire and call for appropriate help. It is better to use cypermethrin concentrate, instructions for use against bed bugs:

1. The room is prepared: a general cleaning is performed, large furniture is moved, opening up access to hidden areas. Such measures provide many opportunities to increase efficiency: they help to remove dust, which will improve the quality of treatment of the room; they also detect bedbugs' nests.
2. Take off the bedding, remove things from the closets. All woven items should be washed or otherwise treated in a safe way.
3. Roll up the carpeting or bend the edges so that you can spray over it.
4. The walls are cleared of interior objects.
5. The product should be diluted according to the manufacturer's recommendations. Different concentrations (10 and 25%) are added to water in different dosages.
6. The bed bug repellent Cypermethrin is applied by spraying, which is a more effective method than applying it with a sponge. Windows and doors must be closed. The duration of exposure to the active ingredient immediately after treatment is several hours.
7. The drug continues to work for 15-20 days, so re-spray it at the end of this period.

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Safety precautions when working with insecticide

Concentrates are used to prepare an aqueous solution. In this case it is sprayed over the surfaces, for which you should buy a sprayer in advance. In this case, you should first wear personal protective equipment. Obligatory is the use of goggles that cover the eyes, polymer gloves (not woven, which is important), clothing with long sleeves, pants, scarf and respirator. After work, you should wash your clothes and shower using soap, since the insecticide breaks down in an alkaline environment. Mouth and nasal passages should be rinsed with water.

Effects of the drug on humans

Cypermethrin is a substance of Hazard Class 3. It can cause harm only if the instructions for use are grossly violated. In other cases, the drug does not provoke unpleasant symptoms.

This is due to the fact that the poisoning substance, once in the body of warm-blooded creatures, is quickly metabolized, and the released components are rapidly eliminated.

What to do if you are poisoned. First aid

If the instructions for use are not followed, there is an increased risk of adverse effects. This can cause headaches, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, and weakness. These are signs of intoxication with the poisonous substance. If cypermethrin enters the respiratory tract, you should go to the emergency room of the hospital in-patient department. If you come in contact with the agent through the exterior (when there are injuries), it is recommended to wash them with a soap or soda solution.

Sorbents are taken if the substance has entered the digestive tract (with food).

Pros and cons

The drug in question has a number of positive qualities:

The disadvantages include:

• With frequent use, insects will react worse - resistance to the poison will appear;
• the drug does not destroy parasite eggs.

Where to buy and how much does it cost

When choosing a remedy for bedbugs Cypermethrin, reviews should be studied first. This will help determine which form of the drug is best to buy. In addition, according to the reviews, it is easier to find a cheaper option. You can buy the drug in an online store or a hardware store.

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Anna

Entomologist, researcher. Work experience of 16 years.

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- The working solution should not be stored long after preparation, it is better to mix the components in small quantities immediately prior to treatment of housing, and when they will be used, prepare a new portion of the agent;
- The effectiveness of Cypermethrin is enough to kill bed bugs, if you plan to use it with other preparations, I recommend to treat the room not simultaneously, but alternately - with a break of 1-2 weeks;
- General cleaning can be done not earlier than 3-4 weeks later, because the presence of a layer of poison on the surfaces will act as a guarantee of quality protection against bed bugs - the young specimens will also die, because the insecticide retains its properties for quite a long time.

Conclusion

Cypermethrin contains the active ingredient of the same name. This component refers to pyrethroids. Other features:

1. The component is considered to be effective in combating bedbugs and other insects. However, it does not have a devastating effect on people, animals (if the rules of treatment are not violated).
2. Cypermethrin is available as a tablet as well as a concentrated liquid. It is more convenient and safer to use the second one at home.
3. The drug is almost odorless, the insecticide works for several weeks. After the expiration of the specified period you can do the following at home general cleaning.