Dichlorvos: composition, properties, instructions for use

Spider mites on indoor plants are a dangerous parasite; how to deal with them should be decided immediately, otherwise your favorite flowers will soon die. Against these small arthropods, slightly different methods of warfare are required than when infesting plantings with other types of insects.

Composition and properties

Many people remember Dichlorvos as it was in Soviet times, but this version has long ceased to be produced. The fact is that the drug contained dimethyldichlorovinyl phosphate, which effectively destroyed colonies of parasites, even the largest of them. The chemical compound had a negative effect not only on pests, but also on humans: it caused serious poisoning and a general deterioration in health. Therefore, the chemical was forced out of the market.

With the development of technology, manufacturers have been able to create the safest drugs that fight insects well without having a negative effect on humans.

Currently, the composition of Dichlorvos has changed greatly. Each manufacturer makes a unique set of components, but all such insecticides contain the following chemicals:

• cypermethrin;
• tetramethrin;
• permethrin;
• piperonyl butoxide.

Cypermethrin is a popular insecticide of contact action, that is, to obtain an effect it must get onto the chitinous cover and into the respiratory tract.

The active formula blocks the nervous system of cockroaches, bedbugs, ants, flies, fleas, disrupting the transmission of nerve impulses and thus paralyzing the pests. Unable to move, search for food, or breathe, the parasites die.

Also, third-party components that do not affect the effectiveness are added to the drug:

• fragrances;
• ethanol;
• preservatives;
• stabilizers.

Dichlorvos acts for a week and then disappears. It is necessary to carry out repeated treatment if the population is large. But the effect is noticeable almost immediately: already on the second day after spraying.

The chemical is available in the form of sprays with a volume of 10 to 30 ml, in canisters up to 10 liters. The convenient shape allows you to kill insects yourself.

There is no exact answer to the question of whether Dichlorvos is harmful to humans. If used correctly and if you are not allergic to the components, the chemical will be safe.

However, if you violate the rules of use, you can become poisoned with Dichlorvos and get unpleasant symptoms.

Types of orchid pests and why they are dangerous

Insect pests can appear on orchids in various ways . They can enter the plant through an open window. A pet can bring fur from a walk.

There are many pests of orchids.

Even a thorough inspection in the store cannot protect against purchasing an orchid that is infested with pests. The easiest way to find insects is on the leaves and trunk of the plant, but there are pests that live in the substrate and on the roots.

They feed on parts of the plant , sucking out its juice and preventing it from developing. Gradually, the pests multiply and infest the entire plant, causing it to die. Another danger lies in viral diseases carried by certain types of insects.

Most common:

• Scale insects;
• Aphid;
• Fools;
• Spider mite;
• Nematodes;
• Mealybug;
• Thrips.

Instructions for use

When treating premises and clothing against bedbugs, cockroaches, fleas, and moths, several precautions should be taken:

• clear the apartment of small children and pets. It is recommended to remove indoor plants, as modern products can still harm them;
• Use protection: respiratory mask, thick long rubber gloves, safety glasses. Take clothes that are as closed as possible;
• Do not spray Dichlorvos near food, it is advisable not to use it in the kitchen or at least remove all food from the room for several days until the effect of the product wears off;
• If the chemical comes into contact with your skin, wash it immediately with clean water and soap;
• do not treat the surface near open fire;
• If the chemical gets into your eyes, rinse them immediately with plenty of water and consult a doctor;
• If symptoms of poisoning appear (dizziness, nausea, blurred vision, etc.), you need to call an ambulance.

Before exterminating bedbugs and cockroaches, an apartment or premises should be carefully prepared for treatment:

• wipe furniture and floors with a damp cloth to remove dust and dirt;
• free all corners and hard-to-reach places to process them;
• block all escape routes for cockroaches and bedbugs: close windows, doors, seal all cracks, install fine mesh for ventilation;
• remove the mattress. It should not be processed, since even after the smell has evaporated, the product will remain inside the filler, negatively affecting health.

Dichlorvos must be used as shown in the instructions on the package. The sequence of actions for all brands is approximately the same:

1. Close all windows and doors in the room.
2. Shake the can well.
3. Spray the spray, keeping it at a distance of about 20 cm from the surface. If you bring the can closer, the spray will be uneven; if you move it away, the effect will worsen.
4. After complete treatment (corners, baseboards, floors, ventilation grilles, cabinets, door jambs), leave the room for 3-4 hours.
5. When the smell dissipates a little, wipe all surfaces with a damp cloth - this will remove the “aroma” of the poison.
6. Mix 50 g of grated laundry soap, 50 g of baking soda, 5 liters of water.
7. Wipe the surfaces that the apartment residents come into contact with with a cloth soaked in the resulting solution.
8. After 3-4 weeks, carry out general cleaning: treat floors, shelves, furniture, cracks, hard-to-reach places with detergent or whitening solution (20 ml per 10 liters of water).

Attention! The aerosol only affects larvae and adults; it will not help get rid of eggs. Therefore, after the first treatment, it is necessary to re-spray the product in the room after 2-3 weeks. It is not advisable to carry out general cleaning during this time period; the chemical should remain in hard-to-reach places: in cracks, corners, under baseboards, on ventilation grilles.

Not only apartments, furniture, but also textiles are treated with dichlorvos. This should be done as a last resort if boiling, ironing, freezing, or steaming did not help. The spray kills parasites, but may cause irritation if it comes into contact with the skin.

To destroy insect larvae found on clothing and bedding, follow the instructions:

1. Place textiles in a sealed bag.
2. Spray Dichlorvos inside; it is better to choose an odorless product.
3. Close the package.
4. Leave for 3-4 hours.
5. After treatment, wash bed linen and clothes at the maximum permissible temperature, boil if possible.
6. Iron things.

Attention! Under no circumstances should Dichlorvos be used to treat underwear or clothing that frequently comes into contact with the skin: T-shirts, tank tops, trousers, jeans. It is forbidden to splash children's things with chemicals. After treatment, items should be washed several times.

Folk remedies

Treating the area against ticks can be done using traditional methods. To do this, prepare various solutions that repel bloodsuckers. To treat the area, you will have to use a fairly large volume of active ingredients. But such mixtures will for the most part be safe for human health.

White vinegar, mint or eucalyptus have a repellent effect. Dilute these substances in several liters of water and the acaricide is ready. You can use citrus juice - a solution of them is a powerful antagonist of parasites. Soda or boric acid can be poured onto the habitats of bloodsuckers in order to inhibit their vital activity.

You can also use infusions of various plants, which have long been known for their repellent properties for arthropods. Plants such as geranium, garlic, sage or rosemary will help you quickly and effectively get rid of the problem.

Insect control

Dichlorvos is a universal drug that acts on different types of insects. But for each you need to choose your own approach: this is how the treatment of the room will be most effective.

Bedbugs

Bedbugs are blood-sucking parasites; the poison cannot enter their body with food. Dichlorvos will work if you spray all surfaces with which uninvited guests come into contact. It is also necessary to find nests - this will help destroy most of the uninvited guests. Typically, bedbugs live in sofas, beds, armchairs and other upholstered furniture, mattresses, bed linen, old furniture, and books.

To get rid of bedbugs using Dichlorvos, you need to:

1. Free up hard-to-reach places.
2. Find nests.
3. Spray them at a distance of about 25 cm.
4. Repeat treatment after 7-14 days.

The chemical is also effective in the fight against bed bugs. To withdraw them, follow these instructions:

1. Remove bed linen.
2. Wash it at high temperatures, treat it with an insecticide, wash it again.
3. Remove the mattress.
4. Find a nest of bed bugs.
5. Spray it with spray.
6. Treat the sleeping area.
7. Leave for 3-4 hours.
8. Ventilate the room.
9. Wipe furniture and floors with a damp cloth soaked in a solution of 0.5 pieces of laundry soap and 1 liter of water.
10. After 1.5 -2 weeks, re-treat.

Advice! During the treatment period, it is better to sleep in a different place.

Before poisoning bedbugs, warn your neighbors about this if you live in an apartment building. Uninvited guests may run to nearby apartments to escape the poison. It is best if neighbors begin to remove parasites at the same time and take preventive measures.

Cockroaches, ants

The effect of Dichlorvos on cockroaches is not so effective; it is best to combine the aerosol with other means, for example, traps.

Insects die when they come into contact with the insecticide. It is necessary to treat all surfaces where they have been. Most often, cockroaches live in the kitchen, in which case you need to act very carefully: you must not allow the poison to get into your food or dishes. Use an odorless chemical to prevent it from becoming embedded in your kitchen furniture.

Dichlorvos against cockroaches will help if you follow the instructions:

1. Deprive pests of access to water - cockroaches will not live long without liquid.
2. Remove all dishes, or at least cover them with plastic wrap.
3. Remove food from the kitchen.
4. Clear all hard-to-reach places.
5. Spray all cracks, baseboards, corners, cabinets, shelves.
6. Treat floors and walls.
7. Close the room, leave it.
8. After 1.5-2 hours, ventilate the kitchen.
9. Carry out wet cleaning with a solution of 0.5 bars of laundry soap and 1 liter of water.
10. Repeat the procedure for removing cockroaches after 2-3 weeks.

The principle of operation of Dichlorvos against ants is similar: you need to spray the aerosol in the room where insects were seen most often.

However, there are some nuances here:

• To effectively get rid of an ant colony, you need to find the nest where the queen lives. There may be several such places. The chemical is sprayed over the nest at a distance of 20-30 cm;
• Foraging ants usually remember the path from the nest to the food source and always use it. By observing the habits of insects, you can find their habitat.

Attention! As with bedbugs, warn your neighbors before poisoning cockroaches and ants. These insects can also move into neighboring apartments.

Fleas

Dichlorvos against fleas helps when all their habitats have been thoroughly treated. Pests usually hide in pet bedding, on carpets, rugs, and behind baseboards. To get rid of fleas, you need to spray the product on these objects, walls, furniture up to 1 m high. These pests can jump high, so if you miss a section of the wall or habitat, the fleas will return very soon.

Do not spray the chemical near food bowls. Bedding and blankets must be washed well at high temperature 1-2 weeks after flea removal. Before washing, pets should not be allowed on them; people should also limit contact with treated items.

Attention! To completely destroy fleas, you need not only to treat the surfaces, but also to remove pests from the animal’s fur. Use special drops, a collar, and shampoo.

Flies, mosquitoes, wasps

Dichlorvos helps against the invasion of wasps, mosquitoes, flies, and midges in the apartment. To get rid of flying individuals, follow these recommendations:

1. Apply the product to the areas where most pests are usually found.
2. Spray the product around the apartment.
3. Leave for 3-4 hours, during which time residents should not be at home.
4. Ventilate all rooms.
5. After 30-60 minutes, carry out wet cleaning.

Repeat this procedure after 6-7 days to ensure that flies, midges and wasps are removed.

Attention! To get rid of mosquitoes, it is more convenient to use safer means, for example, fumigators. They act just as effectively, but cause much less harm to health.

Mole

To get rid of moths using Dichlorvos, you need to:

1. Remove all clothes and shoes from the closet.
2. Take fur and fur coats out onto the balcony or street.
3. Spray the chemical inside.
4. Leave the cabinet closed for 2-3 hours.
5. Spray a large fabric or clothing cover with the aerosol.
6. Cover fur items with this material so that they absorb the smell.
7. Open the cabinet doors and leave the windows in the room open to ventilate the furniture a little.
8. Wipe the shelves with cleaning liquid.
9. Repeat treatment after 3-4 weeks.

In addition, the product is used as a prophylaxis. Before storing wool or fur, wrap it in paper sprayed with poison.

The insecticide is allowed to be used only for clothes and textile moths. It is highly undesirable to use it on kitchen cabinets and shelves, as the product remaining on them will poison food. Floors and baseboards can be sprayed, but before doing this, you must remove all food from the room and use the room less often for 2 weeks after spraying.

Attention! To protect your cabinets from moths, place bags of dried lavender and dried citrus slices on the shelves.

Lice

Dichlorvos also helps get rid of body lice. It effectively kills adults, but is completely harmless to nits - parasite eggs have a special protective shell, so the treatment must be repeated 2-3 times every 2-3 weeks.

You can remove body lice with Dichlorvos as follows:

1. Place contaminated items in large plastic bags.
2. Spray an aerosol inside them.
3. Leave for 1-2 hours.
4. Wash on high temperature.
5. Iron at the maximum permissible setting.

It will not be possible to remove lice on the head with Dichlorvos, since the chemical is very toxic, causes skin irritation, peeling, and often leads to hair loss. There are more convenient and safer remedies for head lice.

Other insects

The insecticide also helps get rid of other annoying insects, both in the house and in the garden.

For example, Dichlorvos is used to remove spider mites from indoor plants. Instructions for use are as follows:

1. Cover the plant with a cardboard cone or plastic bag.
2. Make a small hole in it.
3. Spray the flower with insecticide.
4. Leave for 5-7 minutes.
5. Remove the cap and bag.
6. Repeat treatment after 6-8 days.

Attention! If possible, use another product, as the drug is harmful to plants and soil.

Dichlorvos will help remove spiders and double-wort, but the former are not so susceptible to the chemical. Follow this procedure:

1. Spray the poison in all hard-to-reach places, especially damp and warm ones.
2. Treat areas where traces of two-wort or cobwebs were noticed.
3. Leave the apartment for 2-4 hours.
4. Ventilate the rooms.
5. Wipe floors and walls with a damp cloth.

Another way to use Dichlorvos is to kill aphids on roses. It is necessary to treat flowers according to the instructions, just like indoor plants when spider mites appear. In this case, there is no need to cover the plant with a cone, because the processing takes place in the fresh air.

Again, the chemical is quite aggressive, it is better to use less toxic products.

Ants from the garden are also removed with Dichlorvos. To do this, spray the product over the anthill and around it.

“Dichlorvos” for ticks: reviews

We encountered such a nuisance as ticks. The garden house and the veranda adjacent to it needed to be treated. We called a couple of companies that deal with similar matters. Since the garden is located far from the city, high prices for services were quoted. A neighbor recommended Dichlorvos. And, surprisingly, after the first time everything went away, the ticks left and didn’t come again. That's why I now recommend it to everyone.

Maria Krylova, 46 years old, Chelyabinsk

I treated the area next to our private house with Dichlorvos. There was an invasion of ticks in our region; a couple of ticks were found on the site. But the dog and my children are walking there. It was decided to carry out processing. I read a lot of information and decided that one of the most accessible and effective methods would be treatment with this particular product. And so it happened. For a more accurate result, the treatment was carried out twice. Subsequently, we no longer encountered these parasites, which we were very happy about.

Anton Kanshin, 30 years old, Moscow

I am a lover of flowers and house plants. I have a lot of them at home. Unfortunately, I had to deal with such a nuisance as spider mites. I tried several remedies, but nothing helped. On one of the forums for housewives I read about “Dichlorvos” and its effect on indoor plants. I tried it and it worked. I was pleased with the quick result. But you should be careful, it can simply destroy some plants.

Antonina Severukhina, 44 years old, Kopeysk

For many years, “Dichlorvos” has remained among the leaders in means for combating various pests. The great advantage of the product is its high availability and ease of use. That is why many people remain faithful to him to this day, starting from the times of the USSR.

Popular brands

The effectiveness of an insecticide largely depends on its manufacturer. There are several popular companies that have proven themselves.

"Neo"

The advantage of the Neo brand is that it is odorless Dichlorvos. There are also flavored options, with the smell of lemon and mint.

Dichlorvos "Neo", despite its relative safety, is a potent chemical. It contains permethrin, cypermethrin and piperonyl butoxide, which effectively destroy crawling and flying pests.

Due to its gentle action, the insecticide is used to treat livestock from psoroptosis, scabies, otodectosis, and pediculosis. But it is not recommended to treat pets - cats, dogs, rabbits - with the chemical, since their skin is more delicate. In addition, a pet can become poisoned by licking poison from its fur.

The validity period of “Neo” is 14 days, and during this time the aerosol retains its qualities. The spray is available in a 190 ml bottle, which is enough to treat a room of less than 40 m².

"Varan"

Unlike "Neo", "Varan" contains piperonyl butoxide. But, despite one more component, this drug is less effective, since the concentration of substances in it is much lower.

The effect of the insecticide lasts for 3 weeks; after this period, the treatment will need to be repeated.

It mainly fights cockroaches, bedbugs, and ants.

"Eco"

The main advantage of “Eco” is the smell - a light aroma of lavender. Another plus is the large volume of the cylinder – 250 ml, which allows you to treat several rooms at once.

Dichlorvos helps get rid of flies, midges, moths, as well as cockroaches, bedbugs, and ants.

Quite effective, but wears off quickly.

"Universal"

The composition includes several active ingredients: cypermethrin, permethrin, tetramethrin, piperonyl butoxide. Due to this, “Universal” is suitable for combating all types of insects. It acts quickly and helps destroy even large colonies.

"Terminator station wagon"

Like “Universal”, it is suitable for killing all types of insects, it works even in the open air, and copes well with large colonies.

However, the smell of “Terminator” is very strong, pungent, and the composition contains toxic impurities. Therefore, you should not use this brand of insecticide if there are children in the house.

The big disadvantage of this product is the pungent odor that does not dissipate from the apartment for a long time. Moreover, some things can absorb the “aroma”; it cannot be removed.

"Extra"

Dichlorvos of this brand destroys uninvited guests very well, even if their population has grown greatly. At the same time, “Extra” has a very pungent odor; it is not recommended to use it in a closed room. Leave a window or door slightly open to allow fresh air to flow in.

"Clean house"

The product under this brand is valid for 3 weeks. It effectively fights adults and larvae.

However, the substances contained in the “Clean House” lose their properties under the influence of ultraviolet radiation. Therefore, the insecticide should not be left in direct sunlight.

Chemical insecticides

How to treat an orchid with chemicals? Chemical-based drugs should be used:

• When biological agents have failed;
• Or the plant is severely damaged by pests.

  
  When the orchids are neglected, they use chemicals.

For processing, you should choose a product with the lowest hazard class (3 or 4) of the new generation. It should be used strictly following the instructions and safety precautions. All means are:

• Absolutely safe for plants;
• Acting exclusively on pests.

The composition of insecticides is based on chemicals that are absorbed by the plant and transmitted to pests during feeding . Insects die within the first day. Repeated treatment should be carried out after 2 weeks until the pests completely disappear. To avoid addiction, it is recommended to alternate between different drugs.

Such drugs include :

• Aktara;
• Tanrek;
• Aktellik;
• Vertimek.

The convenience of such drugs lies in their speed of action and high efficiency . The solution is easily absorbed by the plant through the roots and leaves, without interfering with its proper development and growth.

Advantages and disadvantages

Dichlorvos has both advantages and disadvantages.

Among the advantages are:

• fast, complex impact;
• Ease of use;
• relative safety for humans;
• the presence of biodegradable components that do not generate toxic waste after use;
• versatility;
• duration of action.

The drug has the following disadvantages:

• the need to process the room several times to achieve results;
• the likelihood of allergic reactions: itching, redness of the skin;
• acrid odor;
• remains on surfaces for a long time, which is especially bad if there is a small child or pets in the house;
• harm to humans after prolonged contact with the drug.

Dichlorvos poisoning

Despite the fact that the modern version of the drug does not contain highly toxic, poisonous substances, you can still be poisoned by Dichlorvos. In addition, allergies often occur after its use.

There are several reasons for the appearance of negative reactions in the body:

• penetration of the chemical into the respiratory tract and mucous membranes;
• entry into the digestive tract.

In case of Dichlorvos poisoning, you must immediately call a doctor and provide first aid.

Symptoms

There are several signs of Dichlorvos poisoning:

• dizziness;
• nausea;
• vomit;
• diarrhea;
• intoxication;
• skin itching;
• cough;
• sudden change in pressure;
• lack of coordination;
• temperature increase;
• headache;
• swelling of the eyelids, conjunctivitis if it gets into the eyes;
• cramps, spasms;
• loss of consciousness.

Typically, symptoms of Dichlorvos intoxication disappear after 2-3 days. But if a person suffering from allergies inhales the chemical, complications may begin.

Treatment

After the ambulance is called, you need to provide first aid to the poisoned person.

In case of intoxication, you must do the following:

1. Get out into the fresh air.
2. Rinse the damaged areas with cold clean water if the drug comes into contact with the skin, mucous membranes, or eyes.
3. Remove clothing and protective elements in which the room was treated.
4. Induce vomiting.
5. Drink plenty of fluids.
6. Take 10 tablets of activated carbon.
7. Take an allergy medicine if you have reactions to any of the ingredients.

Why is seemingly harmless nasal congestion caused by dust mite allergies dangerous?

Carelessness is one of the main problems due to which a harmless allergy in the initial stages turns into chronic asthma.

Bronchial or chronic asthma in most cases is caused by untimely treatment. Changes and destruction of the respiratory tract begin. Visually this is manifested by shortness of breath. When in contact with an allergen or with increased physical activity, attacks of suffocation may occur, leading to death. Why does this happen?

Most often due to the fact that everyone thinks “this will never happen to me.” Many people say: “I don’t eat honey by the spoonful, or citrus fruits by the kilogram – I won’t have allergies.” Even if you do not come into contact with allergens, the disease can develop.

The second mistake is when people who suspect they have an allergy begin to treat the symptoms. At night my nose is stuffy - I spray vasoconstrictor drops, and everything is fine. I ate too much food that was dangerous for myself - I took an antihistamine, and it was great. By eliminating the symptoms, you will not only never defeat the disease, but will also aggravate it so much that there is no way back.