Deltsid, treating an apartment with it will help completely clean it of fleas, ticks, lice, bed bugs, flies, mosquitoes, feather eaters and a number of other insects.
The result of pest control is comparable to the work of a professional service. The principle of action and technology of using the drug will be discussed further.
Description of the drug Delcid
Deltsid is a popular flea remedy, sold in ampoules of 1.25, 1.5 or 2 ml, bottles of 1-1.25 liters and canisters of 20 liters. The liquid has a yellowish-brown color and an oily consistency. This product does not have the pronounced odor inherent in almost all strong insecticides.
To carry out disinfestation, Deltsid is mixed with water. As a result of the chemical reaction, the solution acquires a cloudy white color.
Mix with water
Attention! Delcid ampoules are not necessarily made of glass. You can often find batches in which the working fluid is sealed in polymer containers. This fact does not affect the effectiveness and shelf life of the insecticide.
Composition and release form
The main active component of flea ampoules, which makes it indispensable for treating premises, is the synthetic insecticide deltamethrin. In addition to it, the product contains auxiliary substances that enhance the effect of the main ingredient. The ampoule for treating apartments against fleas contains:
- deltamethrin;
- petroleum solvent (nephas);
- neonol;
- polysorbate.
Thanks to polysorbate, deltamethrin can be dissolved in water, bringing it to a safe concentration. Nefas is necessary to get rid of the oily consistency. Neonol is an active substance that accelerates the action of the base component.
The principle of action of the drug
Deltamethrin is a synthetic analogue of the natural insecticide contained in Dalmatian chamomile flowers. It has an inhibitory effect on parasites through contact and food. The insect loses the ability to generate nerve impulses. The inability to move during intoxication leads to complete paralysis and death of the pest.
Deltsid is used both for treating apartments against fleas and for treating infected animals. However, it must be used in strict accordance with the instructions, since the drug is classified as category 3 according to the degree of toxicity.
How to store it correctly?
The shelf life of the insecticide is 2 years from the date of manufacture, subject to proper storage. The manufacturer's recommendations in this regard are as follows:
- temperature 0… + 300 C;
- no exposure to direct sunlight;
- normal level of humidity;
- distance from heat sources.
Deltsid should be placed in such a way as to prevent access to it by children or animals. It is advisable to place it in a sealed package and keep the packaging box throughout the entire period of use (to know the expiration date, since the numbers on the ampoules are quickly erased).
Preparing an apartment for disinfestation
Deltsid will help to completely clear your living space of insects in one application. But to be successful, you will need to pre-clean the apartment. Preparing the room for treatment with Deltsid is as follows:
- remove pests from pets living in the cleaned area (you can also use Deltsid, diluting it in the proportions specified by the manufacturer);
- vacuum floors, carpets, upholstered furniture, and pet bedding (this measure will help significantly reduce the number of insect eggs);
- move large furniture away from the walls;
- carry out wet cleaning;
- protect food and utensils from insecticide (treatment is also dangerous for aquarium fish);
- wash or spray textiles and bedding with hot steam.
Steam treatment
When all preparatory activities are completed, you can begin preparing the solution. It is not recommended to prepare it in advance; over time it loses its activity.
Storage rules
Deltsid is diluted in the required proportions immediately before treating the room. In this case, you need to try to ensure that as little excess solution remains as possible, because the diluted drug is not stored. It is recommended to use a dry and dark place to store closed ampoules or vials. It is advisable to use a non-residential room for this. Care must be taken to ensure that the animal does not accidentally find the drug. The product should be stored at a temperature not exceeding +30 degrees Celsius.
How to prepare the solution?
The instructions for use of Delcid describe in detail the technology for its use in the apartment. The contents of the ampoule are diluted in warm water. The proportions depend on the type of insects and the smoothness of the surfaces:
- smooth floor and walls - 2 ml Delcid diluted with 0.5 liters of water;
- rough surfaces - up to 19 two-milliliter ampoules per 10 liters.
Against flying pests, Deltsid for treating smooth apartment surfaces is usually diluted in a concentration of 10 ampoules per 1 liter of water.
Consumption rate – 5 liters of solution per 100 sq. m of smooth walls and floors. Treating rough surfaces will require twice as much solution.
How to clean the floor from the smell of dog and dog urine
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It is possible to be indifferent to dogs. These faithful animals bring so much happiness to the house that longing and sadness immediately leave it. True, along with happiness, dogs also bring a characteristic smell. In addition, puppies, sick dogs, and ill-mannered dogs can urinate in the house, which creates additional problems in the form of an irritating pungent odor in the house. Currently, owners overcome these difficulties without making much effort.
Store products
The following special products will help you get rid of the smell of dog urine:
- agent for eliminating organic odors. Himiline Disinfector Linea . Helps remove marks and remove pet odor. You just need to dilute the special product in a bucket of water. Treat the animal's sleeping area with special care, and you can also wash its bedding in the solution.
- Vaportek floor cleaning liquid. Suitable for all types of flooring as it is an organic product. Spray it with a spray bottle onto the floor surface and leave it for effective interaction. Afterwards, wash the floor with clean water.
- Nature's Miracle Pet Stain & Odor Remover . The product is suitable for treating areas where the animal sleeps. This is done in order to avoid the smell of dog in the house. To wash the floor, you need to add one cap of the product to a bucket of water.
Premises treatment
The use of diluted Deltsid for treating an apartment is permitted in an empty room behind closed windows and doors. For spraying, use a spray bottle into which fresh working solution is poured.
Treatment of an apartment with Deltsid against fleas and other crawling insects is carried out as follows:
- wear a respirator, gloves and long sleeves;
- spray the product while holding your arm outstretched;
- distance from the surface to be treated to the tip of the sprayer – 20 cm;
- Apply the composition to the floor and walls up to a height of 1.5 m.
Particular attention is paid to pets' resting areas, baseboards and crevices. After completing spraying, leave the room or apartment for 1 hour, closing the door tightly. If necessary, re-treat after 7-10 days.
Features of Delcid and the mechanism of its action on parasites
To treat dogs, 1 ampoule of the product is enough: a 0.125% solution is prepared from the drug and the animal’s fur is sprayed with diluted Deltsid at the rate of 5–10 ml per kg of weight. For a room, 3.75 ml of the product is diluted in a liter of water: 25 ml is enough to disinfect a square meter of room.
Deltamethrin has an insectoacaricidal effect. It destroys not only fleas, lice, lice, the substance also effectively fights ticks, flies and horseflies. Insects are affected upon contact with the drug or if it enters the intestines; blocking neuromuscular transmission causes the death of the parasites.
The pyrethroid deltamethrin in the recommended dose does not harm warm-blooded animals and humans. The substance poses a threat to bees and fish. Delcid is classified as hazard class 3 due to moderate toxicity.
I used Deltsid to control fleas in my apartment. The drug helped quickly. New insect bites no longer appeared after treating the apartment. But just in case, I carried out the treatment again after a couple of weeks. Sergey
Security measures
The insecticide is highly toxic. It is allowed to work with it only with rubber gloves and a respirator. Hands and feet are protected with clothing. If drops of the substance accidentally come into contact with the skin or mucous membrane, thoroughly rinse the affected area with running water.
It is forbidden to drink, eat or smoke in a room with sprayed Deltsid. Pesticide vapors quickly settle on food and, once inside, instantly cause poisoning. Dizziness, nausea and other typical symptoms of intoxication are a reason to stop treatment and go out into the fresh air. If the discomfort does not go away for a long time, you should call a doctor.
General recommendations for use
Before using it for its intended purpose, it is recommended to carefully study the instructions and consult a veterinarian. The first thing to note is that the emulsion is presented in the form of a concentrate, which is intended for bathing an infected animal or treating it with the help of an emulsion. Such procedures must take place under certain conditions in compliance with generally accepted safety rules. Most often, cats are bathed in special baths, and several procedures are quite enough to restore the health of a sick animal.
If a domestic cat is sick, veterinarians strongly recommend treating the entire room where the sick animal was.
This is extremely important, otherwise after treating your pet, the risk of relapse will increase significantly. During the sanitization period, it is advisable to leave the apartment in order to completely destroy the pathogenic flora
Since the drug has such a powerful effect, it's time to talk about its high toxicity. The product is truly dangerous, so it is very important to avoid getting it in the eyes and mucous membranes. The same applies to human hands, and sanitization is best done with special gloves.
The effect of the medical drug Delcid applies to all objects of veterinary supervision, and we are talking not only about small, but also about large animals, cattle. When choosing a single dose, it is necessary to take into account the nature of the pathology, the weight of the pet, and the presence of other chronic diseases. If the dosage is violated, intoxication of the animal’s body with subsequent health problems cannot be ruled out.
The drug is not intended for superficial self-medication; it is extremely important to first coordinate its local use with a veterinarian and determine the diagnosis of the domestic cat. Only after this can you safely begin intensive care measures.
In recommended doses, the medical drug Deltsid does not have a toxic effect on the animal body and completely eliminates skin irritation and the formation of trophic ulcers. Therefore, it is recommended not to violate daily standards.
Cleaning the premises and utensils after disinfestation
Before returning to the apartment, you need to protect it from any remaining toxic fumes. To do this, open the window for 2 hours. The drug remains active even after ventilation, so before cleaning the room, protect the skin of your hands with rubber gloves. Residues from items are removed with a soda-soap solution.
It is forbidden to pour the remains of Delcid into the sewer. Its activity is neutralized with slaked lime. The half-life products of the drug are buried in the ground to a meter depth.
Bury the remains
The dishes in which the contents of the ampoule were mixed during disinfestation of the apartment should be treated with detergent. Cleaning is carried out in 2 stages. First apply soda moistened with water, and then soap foam.
Efficacy of the drug
The product has a prolonged effect. Once applied, it is particularly effective at killing pests within 1 hour. The effect lasts for 1 month, but gradually ultraviolet light neutralizes the activity of the insecticide.
As practice shows, it is better to use Deltsid twice for treating an apartment. Deltamethrin cannot penetrate the dense chitinous coating of insect eggs. It is problematic to collect them mechanically or with a vacuum cleaner. Therefore, after 10 days the spraying is repeated. At this point, the eggs will hatch into larvae, which the drug can easily deal with.
Signs of appearance in the house
There are not many of them, but the signs are quite characteristic, they are difficult to misinterpret. A cat or dog begins to scratch in a specific way, the animal becomes nervous and behaves restlessly. People develop small, itchy sores or sores (sometimes painful).
When the flea population reaches a critical limit, they begin to actively move along the floor, carpeting, and upholstered furniture. Around the same time, they become noticeable on the pet’s skin and on the floor. Any of these signs requires immediate intervention.
