Raptor from bed bugs: how the remedy works, composition and what to choose: spray cans, aquafumigators, smoke bombs, traps to kill bed bugs, reviews of use

Reader Question:

Irene

We've been eaten up by bedbugs at home. It seems to me that it is useless to poison them, so all the means tried were ineffective. Recently I was a guest, so the hostess shared information, said how she used Raptor in cans from bed bugs: how to use, customer reviews - everything is on the manufacturer's website. But the main thing is the composition, there is an effective insecticide. I am still gaining the courage for another run against parasites. At the same time, I am considering the use of several products at once: aerosol, aquafumigator, traps - the products of the Raptor line.
The effect should be good. The parasites will disappear, we will all heal at last. But somehow it seems too easy to me. It can't be that no one has thought of this before. There's got to be a catch. I need some professional advice on whether or not using different types of products at the same time will help. Thank you.

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General information about Raptor

The agents of this group in most cases contain several poisonous substances. This helps to distinguish them from their analogues. Because of this feature, the drugs have a multifaceted effect on parasites. The principle of action depends on the type of the active ingredient. But most often insecticides that are characterized by intestinal contact action are used.

As a result, after treatment, the parasites feel the double effect of the poisonous substances.

Peculiarities of the principle of action of the drug on bed bugs

Raptor products used against bloodsuckersThe insecticides are of the pyrethroid class. They belong to the neuro-paralytic poisons. The general principle of action of all such substances is the same: the nervous system is disrupted, which leads to paralysis, and then - to the death of the insects. But the mechanism of operation of the components that make up the means from Raptor bed bugs is different. For example, cypermethrin disrupts the flow of sodium ions, prevents the free opening/closing of sodium channels. As a result, the function of the nervous system is inhibited.

So are the other remedies: there is a failure of one of the processes, as a result, paralysis.

It is necessary to choose those means Raptor, which affect bed bugs through the chitinous membrane (contact action preparations), as well as through the respiratory tract, but in this case the means containing substances of increased volatility are used.

You can also use combined insecticides that affect the insects in two ways at the same time: through the digestive tract and the chitinous membrane. Then the bed bugs are sure to get a dose of poison, but it happens mostly through the cuticle (outer covers).

What does it consist of and what form does it come in?

The range of Raptor products has expanded considerably. You can find products for different purposes:

But for the purpose of destroying bedbugs not all of these options are used. The most effective are preparations in the form of aerosols and aquafumigators. While the former are represented by several varieties, the latter can be found in only one version, but it is also highly effective.

How Raptor aquafumigator works against bed bugs: evaluation of the result 

The drug contains cyphenothrin. It is an insecticide from the pyrethroid group and is characterized by an increased volatility. Aquafumigator Raptor starts to work when it is placed in a container with a small amount of water. It provokes a chemical reaction. As a result, components are released that can destroy bedwetters.

And they penetrate into the body of insects in different ways simultaneously: through the cuticle and spiracles.

Features of the Raptor aquafumigator

When the chemical reaction begins, the insecticide spreads rapidly through the object. The poison is released as a vaporous substance (at room temperature). This principle of action is similar to how professional insect killers work (hot и cold fog, smoke saber).

The effectiveness of this method is high, but there is also a risk of intoxication due to the high permeability of the substances. For this reason, do not stay in the room while the insecticide is being released.

What are Raptor bed bug sprays

You can consider several means of this form of release:

1. "Barrier", contains cypermethrin, bifenthrin and piperonyl butoxide. The last of the substances is not an insecticide, but only makes the use of the first two types of pyrethroids more effective.
2. Universal - against insects of 17 species (crawling). The three-component preparation contains tetramethrin 0,2% - nerve-paralyzing poison, besides it, the composition also includes cypermethrin 0,15%. Imiprotrin 0.05% completes the combination.
3.  A highly specialized product developed specifically against bed bugs. The active ingredient is alpha-cypermethrin.
4. A preparation that helps get rid of crawling insects. Composition: cypermethrin - 0.2%, together with tetramethrin - 0.2%, and a synergist that enhances the action of both (piperonyl butoxide - 0.5%).
5. 100% is a protection against the most hardy cockroaches. Despite the name, the product destroys and bedbugsas it contains insecticides: cypermethrin, imiprotrin, they are characterized by combined action.

How the aerosol product behaves

The drug is available in a cylinder. The active ingredients are contained inside in the form of a pressurized liquid. In contrast to the aquafumigator, human participation is required during the use of the aerosol. When treating the room, small particles of the poisonous substance are released, which are deposited almost rapidly.

Bed bugs receive their dose of poison mainly through the cuticle, but individuals that have been exposed to the spray are also exposed to the insecticide through their spiracles.

Rules for using the aerosol

Recommendations that should be followed to get a good result:

• The cylinder is placed at a distance of 20-50 cm from the surface to be treated;
• Raptor aerosol from bed bugs in most cases (depending on the composition of the product) does not contain insecticides capable of penetrating through the shell of the eggs, so it is used twice with a break of 10-14 days;
• the insecticide is sprayed on all surfaces, paying special attention to places where crawled or could crawl parasites.

Raptor insecticide against bed bugs: rules of treatment according to the instructions for use

In order for the eradication process to produce results, no mistakes should be made when treating the object. For this reason, it is important to follow the basic steps of the instructions for use:

1. Preparation of the room. This step involves cleaning, searching for insect nests, and opening up access to hidden areas.
2. Direct Treatment. The substance is sprayed over different areas, mainly where bed bugs may be, but it is desirable that the insecticide covers all objects, surfaces.
3. Keep the room in a canned state for several hours.
4. The treated room is ventilated.
5. Partial cleaning of the room, performed on the same day as the treatment was carried out. Remove insecticide from surfaces that are frequently used: door handles, switches, armrests.

General cleaning do not do it immediately. It is desirable to keep from 21 to 30 days.

Preparing the room for treatment

When you buy Raptor from bedbugsThe instructions for use on the label of the product are studied immediately, but they include only the basic steps. The preparation of the room is not one of them, and therefore it is not specified. However, it is an important part of the process, without which it will not be possible to achieve a good result. Tips in doing so:

Bed bug treatment sites

Not everyone knows how to behave at this point in the spray instructions. Below is a ranking of the areas (listed in order of importance) that should be treated:

Safety precautions

Protective equipment must be worn when using preparations based on volatile components. It is most important to carry a respirator. Covered clothing, goggles, and gloves should also be considered as an additional measure. But this may not be enough when using an aquafumigator. In this case, the person should wear protective equipment when placing the insecticide in the water, and then quickly leave the room.

After treatment it is recommended to take a shower, alternatively: wash hands and face with soap, rinse the mouth and nasal passages.

Pros and cons

Raptor products differ from similar products of other manufacturers in a number of advantages:

Disadvantages:

• Raptor products do not destroy parasite eggs;
• the room must be carefully prepared, otherwise the efficiency is reduced by 50%;
• The active ingredients quickly evaporate after spraying.

The cost of the drug and where you can buy it

Средства Раптор можно приобрести буквально везде. Сегодня они составляют ассортимент многих магазинов, но чаще всего такие препараты встречаются в хозяйственных торговых точках. Можно купить аэрозоль за 250. Причем по такой стоимости предлагаются разные виды средств (225 мл и 350 мл). В данном случае цена зависит от состава, концентрации активных компонентов.

Аквафумигатор продается далеко не везде, его часто намного проще приобрести через интернет-магазины. Средняя цена – 520.

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- aerosols give good results if used according to the degree of infestation: they are designed to clean objects that are not too heavily infested;
- Aquafumigators theoretically do not need to be prepared because the substance is released with increased penetration and volatility, but if possible, it is better to repeat the same procedure as when using the aerosol;
- It is important to remember that all Raptor preparations contain pyrethroids, and even the presence of pyperonyl butoxide synergist and multicomponent composition does not provide protection against increased risk of resistance development in bed bugs to these poisons, so we alternate such means with neonicotinoids, FOS, etc.

Conclusion

There is a wide range of Raptor preparations. They contain different substances, but work in a similar way. To kill bed bugs, it is recommended to study the properties of such products better:

1. The principle of action is based on the lesion of the nervous system. This effect is achieved by disrupting the transmission of nerve impulses.
2. Raptor preparations contain substances of intestinal contact action. They penetrate into the body of bed bugs through the outer covers and spiracles.
3. Before treatment, the room should be cleaned, the furniture vacated, and all personal belongings and food removed. Then the poisoning agent is sprayed. After that the object is ventilated, partially remove the insecticide from the most frequently used objects, which will allow to destroy the parasite offspring that appeared after treatment.