Fumigator against midges - description, effectiveness, rules of use   

A fly fumigator protects your living space from the invasion of winged insects. It is a small device that repels pests with odors and insecticidal substances. The devices differ in their mechanism of action, effectiveness, and application. When choosing the best one for yourself, you need to study the instructions, rules of use, and range of action. There are fumigators that are undesirable to use in a home with small children and animals.

How to use a fumigator without causing harm

A fumigator is a simple electrical device and it is not difficult to use, but it is worth remembering some rules. Read the instructions carefully and follow the manufacturer's recommendations:

1. Open the package and remove the fumigator and liquid or plates.
2. Insert the bottle into the device and secure or place the plate on the heating pad.
3. Insert the plug into the outlet so that the bottle of liquid is vertical. The plate should be on top. If necessary, turn the fork in the desired direction.
4. Open a window or vent to allow free air access.
5. Make sure that the fumigator is not blocked by furniture.
6. Do not expose the device to water.
7. Place the fumigator in a place inaccessible to children.
8. If the appliance does not have an automatic shut-off feature, it must be unplugged from the socket after use.
9. Replace the plate or bottle only when the device is turned off. The plates are replaced daily; the bottle's expiration date is indicated on the packaging. When replacing a used plate, you do not need to remove it first; it will be pushed out when inserted.
10. Throw away used bottles and plates immediately so that children do not touch them.

Important! Do not leave the fumigator turned on overnight in the room where the child sleeps. Let it run for 2-3 hours before going to bed, then turn it off

The benefits and harms of a fumigator:

• According to statistics, approximately 12% of people have an allergic reaction to the fumigant. If you have itching, a sore throat, or a headache, it is better to choose another method of protection against insects.
• It is not recommended to use this remedy for pregnant women. It is better to remember traditional methods.
• In the room where a child sleeps, do not use a fumigator intended for adults. For child protection, there are fumigants with a specially developed formula with a reduced concentration of the active substance.
• Take care to protect your cold-blooded pets. It is recommended to cover aquariums and terrariums while the fumigator is operating.

When leaving the device running overnight, be sure to open a window or vent. Without access to fresh air, the fumigator can be used for no more than 2 hours.

When operating the fumigator, provide access to fresh air by opening a window.

The concentration of pesticides in the fumigant is so low that it will not cause serious harm to humans, but unpleasant consequences are possible. Between the benefits of a fumigator and the harm from mosquito bites, choose safety.

Photo gallery: restrictions when using a fumigator

Before turning on the fumigator, cover the aquarium with fish so that the active substance does not penetrate into the water

People prone to allergic reactions should avoid using a fumigator.

In order not to harm the health of the unborn child, it is better for pregnant women to use folk remedies for mosquitoes

Use specially designed fumigators in the children's room.

Effect of fumigator on insects and people

Toxic vapors of evaporating active substances (insecticides) have a nerve-paralytic effect on flies and their larvae, inhibiting the functioning of the insect's nervous system. In addition, flies lose their sense of smell and insects cannot find food.

In fumigators, the concentration of toxins is sufficient only to destroy and repel light flying insects. They do not have any harmful effects on larger organisms. However, if a person is allergic to the components of fumigants, headache, drowsiness, weakness, and skin rashes may occur (this also applies to pets).

Fumigators work silently and practically odorless (sometimes it can smell like chamomile or light incense).

Where do midges come from in an apartment?

Midges can appear in any place where conditions favorable to them are observed:

• temperature above 16 degrees,
• high humidity,
• a large amount of food.

In summer they can live in the wild, but in the cold season they hide in human habitats - in wine cellars, fruit warehouses and vegetable warehouses, in residential buildings. Midges can appear in the kitchen very simply - they lay eggs on food in the store, and a person brings them home. Once in suitable conditions, insects begin to reproduce at tremendous speed - each female lays more than 50 eggs at a time.

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Factors contributing to the spread of midges in the kitchen:

• Violation of the rules for storing vegetables and fruits. If you do not put food in the refrigerator, insect eggs quickly hatch and midges begin to multiply. The cold quickly kills them,
• Storing spoiled fruits. Rotten fruits and vegetables begin to emit an odor attractive to midges. To prevent this, food that has begun to spoil should be thrown away immediately.
• Long-term storage of food waste. Garbage should be taken out daily
• High humidity,
• Storing pet food in an open container. You shouldn’t leave a cat or dog’s half-eaten lunch—it’s bad for raising the animal and for keeping your home safe from midges.

If midges do appear, you need to get rid of them as soon as possible. Not only are they unpleasant neighbors, but they also carry a number of infectious pathogens.

The habitat of small insects is damp rooms and spoiled foods. Midges can get into an apartment in various ways.

1. Vegetables or fruits purchased at the market or store may be contaminated with insect eggs. In the warmth, larvae emerge from them and begin to grow and reproduce.
2. A midge that accidentally flies into a window can find a suitable place to lay eggs in rotting fruit, vegetables, a used tea bag, a clogged drain, and even in cereals.
3. Insufficient trash bin hygiene can also cause small midges to appear in the house.
4. Ideal habitat conditions for midges are the cages of pets. They can reproduce in leftover food or in aquarium water that has not been changed for a long time.
5. One of the reasons for the spread of insects can be indoor plants. Their excessively abundant watering creates a favorable habitat for fungus gnats - black flies, whose larvae feed on plant roots, thereby causing great harm to indoor flowers.
6. Midges can also come from kitchen vents.

If you leave a plate of fruit on the table for a while or don’t remove the trash in time, you can almost immediately see a swarm of annoying creatures circling around. Where do they come from, and at any time of the year?

Midges appear in the apartment as follows:

1. Midges prudently lay eggs on growing, filling vegetables and fruits. Therefore, when you buy your favorite product, you automatically bring midges into your home. In order for them to hatch and go through all stages of their development, favorable conditions are necessary for them. And room temperature and the rotting environment correspond to this. If, for example, the fruit spoils a little, the mechanism of development of the fly will immediately start.
2. They may enter the house by accident and find a suitable place to lay eggs. It could be anything: fruits, berries, spilled kefir, clogged sewerage, garbage not thrown out on time, etc.
3. A good place for breeding: remains of dried pet food, litter not thrown away in time, sawdust, sand, etc.
4. Flooded or infested indoor plants favor the breeding of midges. With excessive watering, black flies appear, the larvae of which harm the plants.
5. Old clogged ventilation ducts - midges can easily penetrate through them from neighbors.

Popular technical means

There are modern ways to deal with midges in an apartment. These include ultrasonic repellers - stationary and mobile. The latter are much more convenient to use. They operate using batteries and are light in weight and size.

However, their radius of influence is small - approximately 2.5-3 m. Therefore, such a device for repelling mosquitoes and midges cannot completely get rid of them, although it is quite effective as a personal protective equipment.

The radius of influence of stationary repellers is much larger, but they require an electrical connection to operate. The principle of action of both mobile and stationary devices is the same - repelling insects using ultrasonic radiation. The most popular devices of this type today are:

• “Tornado”, which protects the room from midges over an area of ​​up to 55 m²,
• “Typhoon”, protecting an area of ​​20 m², although when operating in maximum mode, its protection zone can extend to 45 m². This repeller operates from the mains, so in areas where there is no voltage, it is completely useless.

Smart fumigator from Xiaomi - Mijia Mosquito Repellent Smart Version

A compact device that works on plates with pyrethroids - synthetic insecticides. They are safe for people and animals, but harmful to insects.

One gadget plate lasts on average for a month. Photo: spanningglobal.com

The gadget does not heat the plates, as traditional fumigators do, but turns on a fan powered by two AA batteries. The device can be “linked” to the phone via Bluetooth in the Mi Home application to monitor the status of the charged plate or adjust the operating time of the gadget.

The maximum operating range of the Mijia Mosquito Repellent Smart Version smart fumigator is rooms up to 28 square meters. m. The device works more efficiently if the doors and windows are closed.

Danger to humans and animals

Raptor mosquito repellent products

This substance is classified as low-hazard. When used correctly, it does not cause deterioration in well-being or discomfort. The liquid and plates contain a minimal amount of it. Harm to humans and animals is excluded; for mosquitoes the dose is lethal.

On a note!

To avoid increased concentrations of insecticide in the air, it is not recommended to use Raptor in rooms that are too small - less than 5 square meters. In large rooms, to increase the effectiveness of the drug, several fumigators should be turned on in different sides of the room. Otherwise, a person is faced with a situation where Raptor does not help.

Do not use the product in a room where children under 3 years of age sleep. The ban is associated with the baby’s weak immune system, and the development of individual intolerance is possible. Bio Raptor is produced separately in the form of liquid, Nekusaika plates. The composition includes a natural substance - chamomile extract called pyrethrum. It has a slight specific smell, absolutely safe for small children. Used in the same way, the liquid lasts for 40 days.

Precautionary measures

The liquids and fumigator plates contain toxic substances that in small doses cannot cause harm to humans, but there are still certain precautions.

• It is recommended to buy unscented products. Because strong aromas irritate the respiratory system.
• If the plate is used longer than the manufacturer's instructions, it may cause suffocation to the occupants.
• It is not recommended to use it near sleeping places, as it causes sore throat and dry mucous membranes.
• After completing the baiting of flies, regularly ventilate the room. It is recommended to do this every 2 hours.

Fumigators against flies

Important!

Devices and components should be stored away from sunlight and small children and animals. If toxic substances enter the mouth, they cause allergies, deterioration of well-being, and disorders of the intestinal and stomach functions.

Fumigators for children

Almost all plates and liquids produced by industry emit toxic substances into the air, but in small concentrations (no more than 1%). When the device operates, a slight odor is often felt; some plates are produced with special aromas.

Fumigators for children

A fumigator for children over one or two years of age can be used if the plates are hypoallergenic, labeled “children’s” or those that contain medicinal plants, but only if there is no odor. It is recommended to turn on such a device in the children's room for 2 hours in the evening and not leave it on all night.

Children's fumigators:

• Picnic with chamomile extract (for children over 2 years old),
• Raptor Nekusayka,
• Gentle protection for children from the Mosquitall line,
• Fumitox Nezhenka based on pralletrin and others.

Important!

The use of a fumigator for children under one year of age, as well as, is not recommended by doctors, especially taking into account the occurrence of a possible allergic reaction to the active ingredients.

A small fumigator from Xiaomi - Mi Mijia Mosquito Repeller

Another compact gadget with a body made of durable ABS plastic. Available in two colors: beige and white. The top cover is made of glossy plastic and has ventilation holes through which repellents are distributed.

The design of Mi Mijia Mosquito Repeller is very similar to Mosquito Repellent Smart Version. Photo: ixbt.com

Xiaomi Mi Mijia Mosquito Repeller can be placed on any horizontal surface or attached to a vertical surface using a special adhesive layer. On the side of the body there is a small button to turn the fumigator on and off. Above is the LED indicator:

• green color - the fumigator is on,
• orange—there is no plate inside the device.

At the bottom of the case there is a compartment for two AA batteries, on which the gadget operates for up to 720 hours.

The replacement cartridge looks like a small mesh plate impregnated with repellent. It has almost no smell, and insects die from the fumes of the insecticide - tefluthrin. This substance is harmless to people and pets.

Causes of midges

These insects can often appear in the house with brought fruits and vegetables. If indoors they find a suitable environment for feeding and reproduction (spoiled and overripe foods, a trash can, indoor plants with moist soil), then their numbers quickly increase in a few days.

Such insects do not pose a danger to humans, but they can spread harmful bacteria by flying from contaminated areas. In addition, a swarm of midges in the kitchen is not very pleasant for the owners.

According to taste preferences and habitat, house flies are classified into the following types:

• Food Drosophila - settle in cereals, vegetables, food waste. They are black or burgundy in color. It’s quite easy to get rid of this type by doing a general cleaning of the room and keeping it clean.
• Clothes live in things that are stored for too long, laying eggs there. To prevent their appearance, it is recommended to put various insect repellent scents in your cabinets, which are available in stores, or use herbs with a strong smell: lavender, dry nut leaves, etc.
• Mermen - live in damp places in the house: kitchen, bathroom, bathhouse. To get rid of such pests, it is necessary to monitor the humidity in the premises, do regular ventilation, and also use folk or chemical remedies.

Drosophila midges are small two-winged insects that reproduce rapidly under favorable conditions; they are popularly called “wine” or “fruit” flies.

Interesting!

The nutrient medium for laying larvae during the reproduction of fruit flies is often used tea leaves poured into indoor flowers. It is better to prevent this by adjusting the watering of the plants so that the top layer of soil dries well.

Drosophila midges

What to do first

Before using a chemical repellent for midges in the kitchen, you need to find places where they live. The wettest areas are inspected first: sink drains, boxes of fruits and vegetables, and trash cans. Other possible places for midges to appear are ventilation grilles and pots of plants if the soil in them is damp.

Then all available products are checked. Even slightly spoiled ones are immediately thrown away, since treating the room will not make sense if conditions favorable for midges persist.

The kitchen is being thoroughly cleaned. Every corner of the room needs to be thoroughly cleaned and washed. When complete order reigns in the kitchen, you can treat the discovered midge habitats with chemicals that are safe for people.

Treating the kitchen with chemicals

Chemistry is the most effective remedy against any parasitic insects, and fruit flies are no exception. Some of the products have a significant drawback - toxicity. They not only kill insects, but also harm human health, so personal safety measures must be observed when treating the premises.

Watch the video below about means of combating midges.

Aerosol products, despite their effectiveness, are used relatively rarely, since after treatment you cannot stay in the room until the insecticide has evaporated. But they have a big advantage - versatility. A good aerosol combines a remedy against midges, large flying insects, and sometimes creeping parasites.

Read about effective folk remedies in the fight against bed bugs.

And also about how to get rid of bed bugs at home.

One of these universal remedies is dichlorvos. Its advantages also include such a feature as efficiency - it is one of the cheapest chemicals. Rules for using dichlorvos:

• Before use, people and pets must leave the premises,
• before processing, you need to wear goggles, a respirator and gloves - if it gets on mucous membranes or wounds, dichlorvos can seriously poison the body,
• all discovered places of midge settlement are sprayed with the product from a distance of 25–30 cm - it is useless to spray dichlorvos in the air, trying to shoot down insects in flight with a stream,
• You also need to treat those places where at first glance there are no midges - cracks, baseboards, other hard-to-reach areas - there may be microscopic insect eggs there,
• After treatment, you should open all windows and leave the apartment for at least an hour.

Dichlorvos retains its properties for a month. If after 30 days the midges appear again, you can treat the room again.

If dichlorvos does not help, you can try more expensive options:

• Raid - acts quickly, kills many types of insects,
• Reftamide,
• Raptor.

Basically, their instructions for use are exactly the same as those for dichlorvos, but to be sure, you should read the information on the packaging of the selected product.

Alternative remedies

Given the health hazards of aerosols, they should only be used as a last resort. If there are not very many midges, gentle remedies will help:

• Fumigator is an excellent remedy for midges and mosquitoes, completely safe for humans. Used records can be burned - the efficiency will be slightly lower, but this will save money,
• Adhesive fly tapes are hung from the ceiling and emit a sweet smell that attracts midges. Be careful - it is very easy to get caught in these tapes, and they are quite unpleasant to the touch.

Treatment of indoor plants

Midges often settle in flower pots - it is humid and warm there. Midges actively reproduce in the soil, filling it with their eggs. They can be destroyed using the chemical "Grom-2", which contains the insecticide diazinon. The product is safe for plants, but kills midges and ants.

The drug is used as follows:

• the top layer of soil is removed,
• 1–3 g of granules crumbles,
• the product is sprinkled with earth.

"Grom-2" is not safe for humans, so it is necessary to protect the skin, avoid inhaling granules and getting them into food, and hide the product from children and animals.

Chemicals are guaranteed to rid the house of the dominance of midges. If their use is impossible for some reason, you should seek help from folk remedies.

Share your secrets for fighting midges, and don’t forget to watch the video about means of fighting midges.

What means of getting rid of mosquitoes exist?

Fortunately, the days when getting rid of mosquitoes consisted of stretching regular gauze over a window or dousing yourself in clove oil are finally over. Today, to eliminate unpleasant insects, it can be more than enough to simply plug a very small, convenient device into an electrical outlet - called a fumigator - after which life immediately begins to improve. One question remains open: how safe will this “miracle of technology” be for humans?

But, before considering the main advantages and disadvantages of fumigators, we also suggest finding out what mosquito repellents exist. For example, you should understand that any means that save us from mosquitoes can be divided into two large classes. These are the means:

• Which repel blood-sucking insects.
• Which kill insects.

In professional terms, the first group of products is called repellents, and the second, which kills insects, is fumigators.

The term repellent itself comes from the Latin word repellents - translated as meaning “to repel” or “drive away”. This group of products consists of natural or chemical substances, but not destroying the mosquitoes themselves, that force an adult mosquito to look for other food.

Gardex mosquito repellents

Today, repellents can be produced in various forms - they can be applied to the skin or simply to clothing. In addition, all repellents, according to their principle of action, can be divided into contact and non-contact.

Non-contact ones are designed to affect the mosquito receptors that usually perceive odor. Contact ones begin to work only when insects come into contact with human skin or treated clothing, when a person protecting himself with such means simply becomes not very tasty for the mosquito. Modern repellents can be found in the form of soft creams, emulsions, aerosols or lotions.

The second group of products is called a mosquito fumigator, when the term itself comes from another Latin word fumigare, meaning “to fumigate” or “to smoke.” These products simply kill unpleasant insects with poisonous vapors or smoke; in addition, these products can have a very specific range of action, beyond which you cannot feel protected from mosquitoes.

The most popular products

The most popular mosquito repellent kits include the following products: Reid, Moskitol, Fumitox, Raptor. You will learn more about them below.

The electric mosquito fumigator Raid works due to the liquid that is in the connected bottle. It can last for a month or more if you turn it on every day for 5-6 hours. One fumigator is enough for a room with a volume of up to 50 cubic meters. If you prefer to sleep in a room with open windows, then this device will not need to be turned off at night. It is not recommended to keep it connected to the network for longer than 8 hours.

The active substance contains perethrin, which is safe for the human body. This product also has a rather pleasant smell, reminiscent of mint and eucalyptus.

Raptor mosquito repellent has a similar effect. Mosquito repellent Raptor is also a popular remedy, but if you buy a fake (there are a lot of them on the market now), you may not expect a good effect. This drug can also be produced in other forms (not just a fumigator).

To protect against mosquitoes, you can use Moskitol. To protect children, you can use a special children's “Moskitol”; there is also a product designed for adults. For children, a less concentrated substance is used. It effectively fights pests and does not harm human health. One bottle of liquid is enough for one and a half months of use.

Manufacturers claim that you can completely get rid of mosquitoes after just an hour and a half of using the device. With the window completely open, it is better to use the fumigator throughout the night.

Fumitox contains a special extract that can be obtained from chamomile. The composition contains antioxidants, a solvent and other components that can remove toxic substances from the body. Fumitox does not cause an allergic reaction in adults and children. Also, the drug does not create discomfort in the room, since it has no odor.

Fumitox is in a bottle and can be used for a month.

Xiaomi VH-328 Mosquito Killer Lamp

Xiaomi VH-328 Mosquito Killer Lamp destroys flies, mosquitoes and other insects. The device lures them with its light, and the built-in fan draws the pests inside the trap. The air flow is strong enough that neither mosquitoes nor flies can resist it. The device operates almost silently, so it can be left on even overnight.

Compact dimensions and sleek design help the trap lamp fit into any interior. Photo: xi.express

The Trap Lamp is available in white or black and is made from durable ABS plastic. During operation, the device emits a light purple glow, so it can serve as a night light. To turn on the lamp, just press one button on the body.

Popular brands, their characteristics

The market offers domestic and imported products

When choosing the best fumigator, you should pay attention to the following brands: . Raid

Plates are produced based on cardboard or aluminum. Used to combat flying, blood-sucking insects. The main substance is pyrethrum, which is extracted from Dalmatian chamomile. Effective against flies in the house, in open areas. Maximum application time is 8 hours. Insert the device from flies and mosquitoes into an outlet away from the sleeping place. Clean house. Plates for killing flies and mosquitoes. The composition includes pyrethrum, which is safe for human health. It is universal in use, so it can be used indoors or outdoors. The visible effect begins after 10 minutes of use, complete destruction occurs after 60 minutes. One plate is designed for 12 hours of continuous operation. Moskitol. Plates based on cardboard against mosquitoes and flies. Ingredient: Pyrethrum. Suitable for protection against insects indoors and outdoors. The death of parasites occurs half an hour after using the device. Virtually non-toxic due to its composition. Fumigator fly repellent tablets can be used in homes with small children.

Raptor. The most effective liquid against winged insects. The composition includes a toxin - ethok. Raptor plates and spirals are also available for sale. Fumigators operate in two modes: turbo, standard. It takes less than an hour to destroy all the insects in the house. The vial of liquid is designed to last 60 nights. Fumitox against flies. They produce a liquid based on the substance prallethrin. There is no smell. Highly effective, safe to use for rooms with children and animals. The bottle is designed for about a month of use. The plug can change position and adapt to any socket. One fumigator for protection against flies is enough for 1 room.

• Raid. Plates are produced based on cardboard or aluminum. Used to combat flying, blood-sucking insects. The main substance is pyrethrum, which is extracted from Dalmatian chamomile. Effective against flies in the house, in open areas. Maximum application time is 8 hours. Insert the device from flies and mosquitoes into an outlet away from the sleeping area.
• Clean house. Plates for killing flies and mosquitoes. The composition includes pyrethrum, which is safe for human health. It is universal in use, so it can be used indoors or outdoors. The visible effect begins after 10 minutes of use, complete destruction occurs after 60 minutes. One plate is designed for 12 hours of continuous operation.
• Moskitol. Plates based on cardboard against mosquitoes and flies. Ingredient: Pyrethrum. Suitable for protection against insects indoors and outdoors. The death of parasites occurs half an hour after using the device. Virtually non-toxic due to its composition. Fumigator fly repellent tablets can be used in homes with small children.
• Raptor. The most effective liquid against winged insects. The composition includes a toxin - ethok. Raptor plates and spirals are also available for sale. Fumigators operate in two modes: turbo, standard. It takes less than an hour to destroy all the insects in the house. The vial of liquid is designed to last 60 nights.
• Fumitox against flies. They produce a liquid based on the substance prallethrin. There is no smell. Highly effective, safe to use for rooms with children and animals. The bottle is designed for about a month of use. The plug can change position and adapt to any socket. One fumigator for protection against flies is enough for 1 room.

Fumigators against flies

Pyrotechnics and their features

The plate or spiral must be disconnected from the set if there are several of them in the package. The device is quite fragile and requires careful handling. Then the fumigator is placed on a fireproof base. This could be a plate made of tempered glass, porcelain, a piece of brick, stone or a metal element. The tip is set on fire with a lighter or match, and the flame is immediately blown out until it smolders. There should be some smoke left. The space should be at least 1 m free on each side of the fumigator.

The spiral can be hung. The main thing is to maintain a distance from people, animals and flammable objects.

This product is best used in open spaces. In outdoor conditions, you can place several pieces at once around the perimeter on the non-windy side.

Indoor use is possible, but not recommended. It is permissible to fumigate a room of up to 20 square meters, provided the windows and doors are open. The duration of smoking is no more than 15 minutes. Be sure to ventilate for half an hour afterward. The person must leave during processing.

Strict precautions are required due to the toxic composition. The main substance is most often allethrin, esbiothrin, and less often pyrethrin. The poison is especially dangerous for insects and fish

The poison is especially dangerous for insects and fish.

The main advantages of pyrotechnic fumigators:

• Possibility of outdoor use. It can be difficult to turn on an electric device at the dacha, during a fishing trip or a picnic. The spiral will easily work in outdoor conditions. Also suitable for non-glazed loggias, balconies and verandas;
• duration of protection. Burning is smooth and can be kept in an open space for up to several hours;
• efficiency. Blood-sucking animals are very sensitive to allethrin and its brothers, they lose orientation in space, die, and are isolated away from the source. Reduces the need to apply skin repellents;
• low cost. Pyrotechnic spirals are much cheaper than devices and also save energy. One piece can be set on fire several times if it is not used entirely at once.

The disadvantages are also obvious:

• toxicity. It creates problems for home use, can cause poisoning if safety precautions are not followed, it is undesirable to use it near children and pregnant women;
• incompatibility with fish. It is forbidden to light a spiral in the same room with aquariums and directly on the banks of reservoirs;
• fire hazard.

Conclusion: Suitable for limited situations, mainly during outdoor recreation.

Category leaders

All brands are equally good against midges, mosquitoes, mosquitoes.

Choice and rules of use

When choosing a specific mosquito repellent kit, carefully read the instructions for use.

Currently there are two types of fumigators - pyrotechnic and electric. They act almost the same way - they heat the element that contains the active drug, and toxic substances are released into the air.

Such vapors quickly spread through the air and are fatal to insects. Some drugs may not kill, but may also repel bloodsuckers or temporarily immobilize them.

Battery-powered mosquito repellents are convenient because you can take them with you to any place, installing them where there is no access to electricity (in nature, in the countryside). Liquid and tablets are suitable for electric fumigators; they heat up very quickly and strongly.

Pyrotechnic mosquito repellent kits are less convenient to use. These include special spirals, which are made of a special material. Once set on fire, they will smolder, releasing toxic substances for insects. They can be installed outdoors, like ultrasonic devices. However, there will be no effect if there is a strong wind outside, since it will blow away all the smoke that was produced due to the smoldering of the coil.

Lanterns

They are a lamp covered with a grill through which an electric current is passed. The light attracts insects, they fly up to the lamp and fall onto the grill, where they die. Often, lanterns are equipped with a small fan, which throws insect corpses into a special tray.

Minus: the flashlight is not suitable for the bedroom - the light makes it difficult to fall asleep. And insects burned on the grate can emit an unpleasant odor.

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Review of popular fumigators

Electric fumigators are the most widespread.

They are inexpensive. Blocks of replacement plates and liquid cylinders can be purchased at supermarkets, pharmacy kiosks and even grocery stores.

Mosquitall

• The fumigator is universal; you can insert plates or a bottle of liquid into it.
• Fumigants: plates and liquid, odorless.
• Manufacturers guarantee the fire safety of the device.
• The plug of the device can be rotated 90° and plugged into a socket with any location and inclination.
• Some Mosquitall devices have a built-in switch and extension cord, so they can be placed anywhere. This is especially convenient in bedrooms, where sockets are usually located next to the bed.

Most of those who have used Moskitol fumigators consider them to be of high quality, reliable and effective.
Literally a few minutes after switching on, the mosquito buzzing stops and does not disturb sleep even with the windows open. Galina was hospitalized in the summer: “There is a shady park near the hospital campus. Lots of spreading trees and lots of mosquitoes. On the very first night I was “eaten.” I got ready for the second night. She asked me to bring Moskitol with records from home. I turned it on all night. Due to the heat and stuffiness, the window in the room was open. But the mosquitoes didn’t bother me anymore.”

The disadvantages of Mosquitol in the reviews are the rapid consumption of liquid and heating of the device itself during operation.

"Raptor"

• The devices have a rotating fork.
• There is a power indicator.
• Raptor liquids and plates can be purchased neutral, odorless, or flavored.
• In addition to conventional powered devices, customers are offered battery-powered Raptor Mobile fumigators. The new product will be able to improve the quality of recreation where there is no electricity.
• Spare batteries and a cartridge included will ensure uninterrupted operation of the device while hiking or on a country vacation.

As reviews show, those who believed the Raptor dinosaur from television advertising do not regret it.

Olga from Krasnodar says: “We have several electric fumigators from different companies. In the summer, guests often come, and every room needs protection from mosquitoes. Sometimes fumigators break down and you have to buy new ones. And the Raptor has been in service for several years. Our device is a simple, outdated model, but now they make it much nicer. But it works fine. I also buy Raptor liquid. I think it is the most effective. But a bottle is not enough for 30 days.”

Raid

• An inexpensive device with plates can last for more than one year.
• Raid fumigators with a built-in timer and a power regulator have appeared on sale. Considering that users consider the strong heating of the device to be a disadvantage of fumigators from different manufacturers, new options are very relevant.
• Fumigators "Raid" are considered simple and reliable.

Tatyana has been using this for several years: “To be honest, I chose what was cheaper. And I don't regret it. Last summer there was a mosquito infestation. But my “Raid” did it. The plate is easy to insert. Then I plug everything in and a restful sleep is guaranteed. There is no noise from the device, just a smell.”

But many people prefer that there are no aromas while the fumigators are working. In reviews they noted the irritating smell of Raid records.

"Fumitox"

From the line of products produced by this brand, the most popular are the Fumitox mosquito coils.

Unlike records and liquid, smoke has no odor at all.

Spirals work very effectively. For lovers of country life and picnics, spirals have become a real salvation from mosquitoes. Even at home, a spiral lit for just half an hour ensures a restful sleep throughout the night.

Electrical

First, you need to attach the active substance to the device. The bottle with liquid is screwed into a special groove. In the case of a plate, it is similarly inserted into the hole to the heating element. Only after this can you connect the device to power (socket, battery).

The liquid contains mainly the insecticide DEET. The records are also impregnated with it. The substance paralyzes insects, causing their death from poisoning.

Lighter versions contain a natural insecticide - citronella oil or hormonal chamomile extract. In this case, the product has a slight odor.

Electric fumigators are used mainly in apartments, offices, and houses.

One plate or one bottle is enough for one closed room up to 20 sq.m. A larger area requires an increase in the number of fumigators according to specific figures. So for 60 sq.m you will need 3 devices at once.

In a room less than 15 sq.m., the use of electric fumigators is not recommended due to the creation of a high concentration of poisons in the air.

The advantages of such an insect repeller are as follows:

• long work. Many liquids and plates can last up to 20-30 days on one cartridge. Particularly modern formulations are prolonged even up to 45 days;
• soft action. There is no smoke, no unpleasant odor. Minimum side effects. There are formulations that are safe for children and animals;
• minimum control. It is acceptable to leave it unattended overnight, provided the battery is in good working order;
• availability. Available in almost any grocery and household store;
• fast heating. They start working within a couple of minutes after connecting to power.

There are also disadvantages:

• high price. The fumigators themselves are not cheap, but they are purchased quite rarely, in case of breakdown. However, consumable bottles and plates need to be purchased regularly. Sometimes a considerable amount accumulates over the course of a season. This also includes expenses for electricity or batteries, increased prices for special formulations for allergy sufferers, animals and children. For a large room, expenses will increase another 3-5 times;
• restrictions on places of use. It is difficult to find an outlet in nature. Batteries can run out at the wrong time, and vapors do not spread well in the open air.

The best plates and liquid products for them

As for choosing the fumigator itself, experts advise choosing a universal fork with holes for both liquid and plates. These are presented in the Moskitol and Reid brands. They can rarely be purchased separately, but complete with liquid they are quite common, ranging from 190-270 rubles for the entire box. Afterwards, it will be enough to just buy more filler. Plugs of these brands have a low level of electricity consumption and last longer than others.

Folk remedies for repelling midges

People have noticed that mosquitoes cannot tolerate the odors that many plants emit. They are repelled by the aroma of citrus fruits - oranges, tangerines, lemons. Anise, eucalyptus, cedar, cloves and juniper, as well as essential oils obtained from them, will help against mosquitoes. Before using oils, you should test those around you to see if they can tolerate the smell of these substances. Plants such as geranium, lavender, mint and fir branches, which should be used in dried form, are suitable for the role of mosquito repellent. The smell of incense will help drive insects out of your home. They fumigate rooms at night, but one should not get carried away with this process, since excess smoke can be harmful to humans.

Owners of dachas and private houses can significantly reduce the number of “bloodsuckers” on their plots. To do this, you should plant several elderberry bushes in different places. The smell of this plant is very disliked by most harmful insects, including mosquitoes. These annoying bloodsuckers are repelled by the aroma spread by tomato tops, valerian, spicy basil, bird cherry flowers, and walnut leaves. By planting these plants, gardeners not only get a harvest, but also at the same time reduce the number of mosquitoes near country houses.

The principle of operation of an electric fumigator is simple: by means of an electric current, the liquid in the tank is heated and volatile substances that are dangerous to mosquitoes are released.

Fumigators as insect repellents

A fumigator is one of the most common devices used to repel and kill mosquitoes. They can be divided into three types according to the principle of action: pyrotechnic (smoking), evaporating and sprays.

• Pyrotechnic - when burned, they emit smoke that repels insects. The advantages include the fact that they do not require energy sources, which means they can be used anywhere: a country house, a tent, and even outdoors. But in the presence of wind, the effectiveness of such fumigators is reduced to nothing. In addition, the released substances are toxic to humans.
• Evaporative ones are used in electric repellers, which are plugged into sockets (220 V). They consist of plates impregnated with pyrethroid or pyrethrin and a heating element. Approximately 10 minutes after connecting the device to the network, the active substance begins to evaporate, and after reaching a sufficient concentration of the drug in the air, mosquitoes stop flying into the room. One plate lasts for 8 hours of operation, after which it should be replaced. During operation, the electric mosquito repeller does not emit any odor. But it can only be used in ventilated areas. The fumigator should be no closer than 1 meter from the person. It is highly undesirable to use the device if there are pregnant women, nursing mothers or children in the house. The substances released can cause allergic reactions in people. If one of the family members experiences nausea or dizziness while operating the device, the fumigator should be turned off immediately and the room should be well ventilated.
• The repeller in the form of a spray contains the same active ingredients as the evaporating ones. One can should be enough for about a month of use (30–40 nights).

Modern repellents are harmless to humans, as they repel mosquitoes thanks to special odors, however, when choosing a product, you should carefully read the composition and contraindications

Description and principle of operation

A fumigator against flying insects (mosquitoes, flies, midges) is a small plastic device with a heating element connected to an electrical network.

Fumigators differ in size, shape, coverage radius and active substance, however, their design and operating principle are approximately the same. The heating element located inside the housing comes into contact with the insecticide located on solid plates/tablets or liquid in a small bottle.

When plugged into the socket, the heater increases the temperature of the insecticide carrier and volatile compounds that are toxic to flying insects begin to evaporate from the surface of the latter. The process of killing pests with toxic fumes is called fumigation.

Chemicals used in fumigators can be natural (eg, pyrethrins found in plants) or synthesized (pyrethroids, thiamethoxam).

The device itself

The duration of exposure of flies to the device depends on the type of insecticide carrier: from several hours (plate) to a month (liquid). If the consumption of a toxic solution can be monitored by its residues in the bottle, then the plate loses color when used. If it is completely discolored, then it is time to insert a new one for the device to operate effectively.

Fumigators work in enclosed spaces; as a rule, one device is enough to get rid of flies from 15-18 square meters. m of housing.

There are also fumigators in the form of spirals that need to be set on fire. Recommended for outdoor use.

Review of reliable fumigators on sale

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After reading this article, the reader will know why these devices are valued among people and what they should pay attention to when purchasing an insecticide.