Instructions for use of “Combat” against bedbugs with price and reviews

02/21/2018 Category: Bedbugs Author: Tanya P

Bedbugs are infrequent, but unpleasant and dangerous guests of our apartments. Although it is not possible to instantly get rid of parasites at home, the problem can be solved with the help of chemicals. To do this, it is important to know what means are effective to combat these parasites and how to use them correctly.

• 1.1 Active ingredients and release forms
  1.1.1 Table: overview of Combat aerosols for bedbugs

• 2 Application features

  2.1 How to treat rooms with aerosols

  2.1.1 Preparatory stage

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• 2.1.2 How to spray the aerosol and what to do after treatment

Description of Combat tools

If you notice signs of bedbugs in the house - bites, traces of vital activity, stains on bed linen - immediately take measures to destroy the parasites. They multiply quickly and will be more difficult to get rid of later. One way to solve the problem is to use Kombat series products. The products were developed in South Korea, but are now produced in Russia, and therefore are available to domestic consumers.

Active ingredients and release forms

Aerosols are used to combat bedbugs. They act directly on insects, so they are effective when all habitats are known and accessible. The destruction of the parasite is possible after the substance comes into contact with the body. They produce three types of products - SuperSpray and SuperSpray+ kill bedbugs and various crawling insects, Multispray is a universal option.

Aerosols only affect those bedbugs that have been touched

Combat traps and gels are not intended to kill bedbugs. Their principle of operation does not imply an effect on blood-sucking parasites: they simply will not fall into traps or taste the gel, since their main food is human blood.

Active substances in aerosols are second and third generation pyrethroids:

• Cyphenothrin and imiprotrin are insecticides of contact and intestinal action; upon contact with the chitinous membrane of the parasite, they first cause paralysis and then death;
• tetramethrin and permethrin are insecticides that enter the insect’s body through the digestive or respiratory system, kill crawling and flying pests, but are less effective against bedbugs when compared with the previous substances.

Pyrethroids are a synthetic analogue of natural insecticides produced by plants to protect against pests - pyrethrins. They are characterized by less danger to animals and humans, in comparison with classical insecticides that are part of dichlorvos - organophosphorus compounds.

Table: review of Combat aerosols for bedbugs

Advantages and disadvantages

The positive characteristics of the drugs in this series are as follows:

• rapid destruction of adult individuals - after one application the result is noticeable;
• safety for people and any warm-blooded animals;
• simplicity and ease of use of all forms of the drug;
• versatility - they kill bedbugs and other crawling and flying insects, depending on the chosen drug;
• economical - one cylinder is enough to treat 65 square meters. meters;
• additional properties - antibacterial, antifungal.

There are also disadvantages:

• relatively high cost - a number of products with similar effects are more affordable;
• lack of preventive effect - after treating the room and weathering the smell of the drug, its effect ceases;
• the active components do not affect the eggs and destroy parasites only during contact.

A minor and even controversial drawback is the smell of aerosols. The manufacturer assures that it is pleasantly lemony, fruity or minty, depending on the chosen product. Some users note that the product has a sharp, specific aroma.

We treated the entire perimeter of the apartment with a battalion commander... The only negative is that the substance is very toxic, it smells terrible, even my head hurts after spraying. Therefore, it is necessary to ventilate the apartment for a long time (at least 30 minutes).

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Gel

Gel Combat for cockroaches, like the trap, contains hydramethylnon - a unique insecticide to which insects do not develop immunity. The poison allows you to get rid of a large colony of cockroaches, killing them using a chain reaction method (principle of action: after contact with the gel, insects poison their relatives).

The tube of gel is shaped like a syringe; it is convenient to apply the product in narrow crevices, behind baseboards. The gel can be applied in the form of small drops around the perimeter of rooms and in places where insects accumulate. The gel mass does not dry out for a long time, is highly palatable to cockroaches and does not release toxic substances into the environment.

Features of application

Combat aerosols are not diluted with water or mixed with anything else, because they are already ready for use. Apply the product wherever bedbugs have been spotted and in places where they may live. These include:

• walls, corners and floors behind cabinet and upholstered furniture;
• baseboards, ceilings, cornices;
• doorways, all cracks, sockets;
• external parts of upholstered furniture and its frame;
• bedside tables and wardrobes located by the beds;
• paintings and various objects near the sleeping place, behind or under which bedbugs are hiding.

Bed bugs settle in places where people often visit, especially in upholstered furniture

How to treat rooms with aerosols

The procedure for killing parasites using sprays is as follows:

1. Preparing the room and protecting the person who will carry out the processing.
2. Spraying an aerosol in places where parasites live.
3. Cleaning the home after the procedure.
4. Reprocessing. It is carried out after 1–2 weeks to destroy the bedbugs that hatched from the eggs remaining after the first treatment.

Preparatory stage

Before spraying, you must:

1. Remove paintings and other large objects from the walls.
2. Remove bed linen and other textiles from rooms.
3. Disassemble beds and sofas if possible.
4. Empty closets with clothes and shoes from things.
5. Remove all food products or cover with thick cling film.
6. Move appliances and furniture away from the walls.
7. Pets, small children and other people should be removed from the room.

Don't forget about other pets - reptiles, rodents, birds, fish, amphibians. They may suffer from poison that comes into contact with them.

How to spray an aerosol and what to do after treatment

Before use, the container is shaken and the bedbug habitats are treated from a distance of at least 20 cm - first, all surfaces of the room (walls, floors, baseboards, etc.), and only then individual objects.

It is necessary to spray all crevices, cracks, and openings where bedbugs can live with an aerosol.

All the windows in the room are opened during this. After completing the procedure:

1. Leave the room closed for two hours.
2. Ventilate the home for half an hour.
3. Vacuum the carpets.
4. Carry out wet general cleaning.
5. Wash linen and all home textiles (bedspreads, curtains) in water at a temperature of +55 degrees. Hide everything that is not used in plastic bags. It would be better if they were vacuum.

Precautionary measures

As when using any chemicals in everyday life, when exterminating bedbugs with Combat products, follow the safety rules:

• spray them from a distance of 20–30 cm from you;
• ventilate rooms after work;
• It is better to carry out wet cleaning the next day, paying special attention to hard-to-reach places;
• Return animals and small children to the house once all surfaces have been wiped down.

Is Kombat dangerous for humans and pets?

Although the active substances of any form of Combat belong to the third class of danger, when using them it is better to protect yourself. To do this, just wear rubber gloves and a mask or respirator.

When treating rooms against bedbugs with Combat aerosols, use a respirator

The third class is moderately hazardous substances. They have relatively low toxicity levels, but when ingested they cause poisoning.

The active ingredients of aerosols are quickly eliminated from the body and do not cause serious health consequences. Poisoning with large doses is dangerous, but with proper use of Combat products and respiratory protection, this is impossible. Signs of poisoning:

• weakness;
• elevated temperature;
• Strong headache;
• tremor;
• itching and burning of the skin in areas of contact with the product.

The appearance of such symptoms requires immediate consultation with a doctor. You also need to drink more water and wash your skin with soda or soap solution.

Types and advantages of sprays

All aerosols from the manufacturer are divided into three types:

1. Combat Super spray.
2. Combat Super spray+.
3. Multispray Combat.

The first two drugs are designed to kill only bedbugs. Multispray can be used to kill fleas, cockroaches, ants and other household insects. It contains permethrin and tetramethrin, which doubles the effectiveness of the drug. Multispray Combat is most suitable for fleas and cockroaches and is least effective in killing bedbugs. This is explained by the fact that bedbugs quickly adapt to any poisons and easily get used to products with a small concentration of toxic substances.

Combat Super Spray, which contains imiprotrin and cyphenothrin, can destroy parasites in a short time, can destroy bedbugs.

Combat Super spray is an improved product. It contains highly concentrated active substances.

When sprayed, the product settles in a thin layer on the surface . Running through it, bedbugs and fleas become infected and soon sag. The advantages of aerosols include:

1. Ease of use. A ready-made solution for killing bedbugs and fleas is sold in cans. It is enough just to open the lid, direct the jet to the places where parasites accumulate and begin treating the room.
2. Efficiency. The drug begins its destructive effect within the first minutes after contact with the insect’s body. Every day the strength of its action decreases, but its effectiveness remains for 20 days. The product is resistant to sunlight.
3. No unpleasant odor. The solution is practically odorless, which is very important for the modern buyer.
4. Safety. The Combat solution against bedbugs has a 3rd degree of danger in relation to people and animals. Only a large concentration of the drug that gets into the eyes, mouth or stomach can lead to negative consequences. Therefore, aerosol treatment must be carried out wearing personal protective equipment.
5. Availability. Combat spray for bedbugs and fleas can be bought at almost any hardware store.

When using Combat spray to kill bedbugs, it is recommended to carry out wet cleaning . This is necessary in order to remove remnants of previous insecticides.

Mechanism of action

Many insecticides are known to kill insects. For example, using some kind of pesticide, we can get rid of ants, bedbugs and, at the same time, cockroaches if they suddenly come running from our neighbors. In this case, Combat is known as an insecticide that is aimed specifically at combating cockroaches. Although it has a detrimental effect on other insects, it is especially effective against Prussians.

This action is associated with several factors. The fact is that cockroaches are not very picky eaters, and most of the insecticide enters the body with food, having a detrimental effect through the digestive tract. In addition, this product is capable of acting through contact, which significantly increases efficiency.

When a cockroach comes into contact with the product, it sticks to its body and legs. Next, toxic chemicals penetrate the body, the destructive effect is carried out directly on the nervous system. First the insect is paralyzed and then dies. But time passes from the moment he becomes infected until death occurs. During this period, he manages to contact other individuals and brings pesticides into the nests, due to which many cockroaches become infected.

Preparing the premises

This stage is very important because it can significantly increase processing efficiency. Also, some actions are necessary to ensure the safety of those living in the premises.

• You will need to move the furniture away from the walls to gain access to the baseboards, as well as the back walls of the furniture. When an apartment is heavily infested with parasites, you will need to dismantle beds, sofas, and armchairs in order to treat the frame, since fleas most often establish their colonies there.
• Gently free the surfaces of all things. This applies to clothes, toys, etc.
• Be sure to hide food, dishes and kitchen utensils so that the product does not get on them.
• Remove bed linen, bedspreads and wash. This should also be done with animal bedding. After washing, things must be hung outside, and after drying, be sure to iron them.
• If possible, the carpets are removed and sent to dry cleaning. If it is summer, you can simply hang them in the sun, but in winter they can be exposed to frost.
• Be sure to thoroughly vacuum the entire room, especially carpeting and furniture. Remove dust and cobwebs. Carry out wet cleaning.

How to get rid of insects in an apartment

Result of the “Combat” action
In order for cockroaches to be destroyed or left, it is necessary to use effective insecticides against them. Treatment with “Combat” will help quickly destroy the population of red insects. It is universal in nature. For better results, it is recommended to repeat the treatment after a short period of time.

Important! To prevent the possibility of cockroaches in the future, it is recommended to eliminate what attracts them. These are, first of all, pieces of food, crumbs in places where cleaning is rarely done, garbage is not taken out for several days, and unwashed dishes remain.

If the use of insecticides is combined with regular maintenance of cleanliness in the house, then the appearance of these insects becomes unlikely. At the same time, it is important to carry out wet cleaning, wash dishes immediately after eating, and take out the trash as soon as possible.

“Combat” insect repellent is an effective preventive measure against their invasion.

Carrying out processing

The procedure must be carried out with the windows and doors closed so that the active components do not erode. The substance is applied to a height of 1 meter. It is necessary to treat the back walls of furniture, baseboards, walls, floors, hard-to-reach places, pay attention to cracks. Upon completion, you need to change clothes, put your work clothes in the wash, wash your hands, wash yourself and leave the room.

So, leave the room for at least 2 hours, and upon returning, ventilate it well to get rid of toxic fumes. Regarding wet cleaning, it is not recommended to do it immediately, so as not to reduce the effect of the drug. But here a very important point should be taken into account. When children and animals live in the apartment, contact with the drug can cause severe intoxication and lead to serious consequences.

In this case, there are two options, the first is that the family moves out of the apartment for a while and returns only after all the cleaning activities. Second, cleaning is carried out after 2 hours, and the drug remains only in hard-to-reach places.

Since the drug does not affect eggs, the procedure must be repeated after 2 weeks.

Remember that pets also need to be treated during this period. To do this, you need to contact a veterinarian who will recommend an effective and safe medicine. It is prohibited to use kombat for animals!

Precautionary measures

Combat line drugs received the third category of danger, that is, they can be called moderately toxic. They are practically harmless to people and animals, but killing bedbugs with these insecticides requires taking precautions.

Since the active substances are dangerous for fish and reptiles, the aquarium should be covered with thick fabric. After the procedure, it is necessary to ensure that pets do not lick insecticide residues from furniture and other surfaces.

The room is processed using a respirator, gloves and a protective suit. If the substance does get on the skin, wash it well with soap and water. If the product gets into the respiratory tract, rinse your mouth with plenty of water.

There should be no strangers in the apartment during the bullying process. It’s good if the family has the opportunity to live in another place for a couple of days after treatment.